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FE08 BXJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,086 mi
Last recorded79,086 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 BXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,086 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,305 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,924 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tie rods worn

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 50,206 miles

front pads 90% worn o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 2 May 2013 40,856 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 33,652 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

advise front number plate slightly damaged

advise o/s/r seatbelt slow at retracting

Fail 31 May 2011 24,084 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

advise front number plate slightly damaged

advise o/s/r seatbelt slow at retracting

Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre,punctured.

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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FE08 BXJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FE08 BXJ, 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 FE08 BXJ registered?

FE08 BXJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is FE08 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 BXJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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