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LY08 BHN

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,521 mi
Last recorded121,521 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 BHN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 121,521 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 109,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 109,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,024 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,023 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (drumstick) (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,728 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 81,724 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,121 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 76,121 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 70,618 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 65,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 65,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 52,930 miles

Both rear brakes dragging

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,444 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 41,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 32,700 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 BHN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 LY08 BHN, 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 BHN registered?

LY08 BHN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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