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PJ08 BCV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,470 mi
Last recorded117,470 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 BCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 117,470 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 116,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside number plate lamp damaged

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

severe oil leak

slight fluid leak under bonnet

slight play nearside rack end

steering noise, but no roughness

Pass 2 May 2017 110,075 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 110,073 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,015 miles

Centre Rear wiper front wipers soon

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod require attention.all steering and suspension parts/components (always change in pairs) (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer arch/body damage (could be sharp soon)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened all steering and suspension parts/components (always change in pairs) (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 16 Apr 2015 82,728 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 18 Apr 2014 69,547 miles

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

play in n/s steering arm.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 69,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

play in n/s steering arm.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,213 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,180 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 58,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,417 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,157 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

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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PJ08 BCV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PJ08 BCV, 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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PJ08 BCV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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