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BV08 FVX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,717 mi
Last recorded73,717 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 73,682 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 69,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2019 69,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2018 66,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf & osr and perished (5.2.3 (e))

both front tie rods have slight play

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,730 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 May 2017 63,699 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 61,536 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 61,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,816 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 55,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 49,787 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 14 May 2013 44,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2013 44,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,823 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,795 miles

nearside rear brake pads have approx 2mm of linning left

slight play in nearside steering drumstick joint

Fail 5 Apr 2011 32,319 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FVX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

BV08 FVX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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