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NY08 BNJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,579 mi
Last recorded127,579 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 BNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 127,579 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded casining (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

headlamps clouded

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 15 Jan 2025 127,519 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded casining (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

headlamps clouded

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Jan 2024 120,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,605 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,157 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,493 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 95,510 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 78,392 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 71,332 miles

interaction on nearside rear lamp

Pass 14 May 2015 64,788 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 58,152 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 52,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,312 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 37,420 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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NY08 BNJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 NY08 BNJ, 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 NY08 BNJ registered?

NY08 BNJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is NY08 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY08 BNJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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