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BV08 FSA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,205 mi
Last recorded124,205 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FSA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 124,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 110,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS & NS ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 97,519 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 97,519 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,238 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 91,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,341 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,953 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,279 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,204 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BV08 FSA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 FSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV08 FSA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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