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LY08 BFV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,905 mi
Last recorded171,905 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 BFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2023 171,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp osr side light affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light dims when indicator is on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plates lights inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both nsr and osr (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in middle of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to outer wheel edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

when was the cambelt last changed!!!!

Fail 17 Feb 2023 171,872 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 166,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 166,197 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 160,897 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 156,258 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 150,807 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 143,028 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 133,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 121,955 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,604 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 111,604 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 101,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2013 101,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2012 93,448 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,663 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,164 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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LY08 BFV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LY08 BFV, 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 LY08 BFV registered?

LY08 BFV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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