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PJ08 BFN

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,064 mi
Last recorded172,064 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 172,064 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2023 172,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2022 169,476 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 158,145 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 144,772 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 144,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 135,799 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 135,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,522 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 111,420 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 111,420 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,678 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,648 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,477 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,987 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,635 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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PJ08 BFN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ08 BFN, 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 PJ08 BFN registered?

PJ08 BFN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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