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MW08 BXA

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,832 mi
Last recorded87,832 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 BXA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 87,832 miles

Corrosion to shock bodies

Strut top mounts notchy

Fail 6 Oct 2022 87,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Corrosion to shock bodies

Strut top mounts notchy

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,378 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 60,375 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,432 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 56,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,894 miles

o/s/f inner tie rod slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,466 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,124 miles

osr tyre cracked but not down to cords

Fail 7 Apr 2015 35,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osr tyre cracked but not down to cords

Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 25,876 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 19,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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MW08 BXA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW08 BXA, 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 MW08 BXA registered?

MW08 BXA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is MW08 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 BXA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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