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PY08 BXR

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,514 mi
Last recorded93,514 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 BXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 93,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN A BLACK SUBSTANCE

Fail 18 Aug 2025 93,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure EXHAUST BOX (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN A BLACK SUBSTANCE

Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,317 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2023 81,538 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 81,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,994 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 73,994 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,841 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 59,965 miles

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

both rear shocks - external casings corroded

handbrake performance close to legal limit

Fail 5 Aug 2019 59,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear shocks - external casings corroded

handbrake performance close to legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,598 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f wheel steel, rest alloys

Fail 13 Aug 2018 51,598 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f wheel steel, rest alloys

Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,175 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,303 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 42,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,756 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,665 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 23,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,022 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 18,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,045 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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PY08 BXR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PY08 BXR, 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 PY08 BXR registered?

PY08 BXR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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