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FG08 BBK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,050 mi
Last recorded132,050 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,050 miles

Nearside headlamp image dull

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 129,066 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 119,280 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 119,280 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,850 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 104,850 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 89,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ( worn low on outer edge) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ( worn low on outer edge) (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,281 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,598 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 62,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,654 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wipers poor,

Fail 28 Aug 2012 41,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wipers poor,

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,160 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 31,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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FG08 BBK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG08 BBK, 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 FG08 BBK registered?

FG08 BBK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FG08 BBK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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