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LY08 BFZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,470 mi
Last recorded73,470 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 BFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,470 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 73,387 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 71,192 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie rod appears to have play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 71,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie rod appears to have play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2020 70,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 23 Feb 2020 70,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,546 miles

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency. ADVISE INSPECTION/REPAIR SOON

Inner wheel arch liners and undertrays fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlight beam image appears dim. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR SOON

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished on sidewalls and in tread grooves.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,559 miles

Front tyres,wearing on inner edges

Nearside dip headlight appears dim

Offside Rear tyre, outer sidewall cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly play in offside and nearside steering rack tie rods ends (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 62,556 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres,wearing on inner edges

Nearside dip headlight appears dim

Offside Rear tyre, outer sidewall cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly play in offside and nearside steering rack tie rods ends (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,374 miles

slight play both front rack ends

Pass 13 Feb 2016 52,233 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 52,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,426 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,320 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,500 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2012 26,644 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 18,039 miles

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

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 BFZ 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 70.6%.

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 LY08 BFZ, 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 BFZ registered?

LY08 BFZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 BFZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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