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PJ08 BVS

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,061 mi
Last recorded136,061 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 BVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 136,061 miles

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2023 132,303 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 128,294 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 127,130 miles

Nearside Front tyre , close to suspension, not fouling.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 127,130 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre , close to suspension, not fouling.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 116,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre,sits close to suspension strut

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear tyre sizes different

Fail 11 Sep 2020 116,832 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre,sits close to suspension strut

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear tyre sizes different

Pass 3 May 2019 105,821 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 105,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,210 miles

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

handbrake just met requirements

Fail 23 Apr 2018 90,082 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,030 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,677 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,030 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,802 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,024 miles

N/s/r tyre close to min. tread wear indicator

Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,578 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,673 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges, tread at 3mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

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 BVS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BVS, 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 BVS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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