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PE08 BJF

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,562 mi
Last recorded81,562 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 BJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,562 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 81,562 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure 2 brakets (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 75,936 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 75,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,221 miles

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

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

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

both centre and rear exhaust mounts split

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in tread

Fail 22 Nov 2017 72,221 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

both centre and rear exhaust mounts split

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in tread

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,050 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 68,045 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,222 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 59,222 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,909 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 50,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,852 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 40,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,069 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 31,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tyre cracked, worn to limits.pads worn to 70%.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,349 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 23,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear 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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PE08 BJF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PE08 BJF, 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 PE08 BJF registered?

PE08 BJF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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