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BV08 FVE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,801 mi
Last recorded82,801 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front HEAD LAMP AIM FAINT

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 BOTH ENDS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 79,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front HEAD LAMP AIM FAINT

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 BOTH ENDS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 75,455 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 75,455 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 73,438 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 71,330 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Passenger door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2016 69,506 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,467 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,669 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 44,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2013 44,294 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 33,482 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,091 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 25,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FVE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FVE, 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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What year was BV08 FVE registered?

BV08 FVE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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