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MM08 BWZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,543 mi
Last recorded95,543 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 BWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 95,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 95,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 85,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2022 85,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

brake fluid dis-coloured

reversing lamps inoperational

Fail 10 Jun 2021 78,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely perished in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely perished in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid dis-coloured

reversing lamps inoperational

Pass 8 Jun 2020 73,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,117 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 64,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2018 57,606 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 57,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,488 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,656 miles

child seats fitted in rear preventing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 16 Jun 2016 44,655 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

child seats fitted in rear preventing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,304 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 35,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2014 31,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres bald on edges

Pass 29 May 2014 31,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres bald on edges

Pass 21 May 2013 27,065 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 23,177 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MM08 BWZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MM08 BWZ, 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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MM08 BWZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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