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SG08 BNM

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,086 mi
Last recorded104,086 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 BNM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,849 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 92,722 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 92,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,225 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 89,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,664 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted (not seriously weakened)

O/s track rod end has slight play.

Rear brake discs worn and pitted (not seriously weakened).

Sluight play in steering rack.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,472 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 74,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,789 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 66,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,740 miles

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades slightly worn

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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SG08 BNM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG08 BNM, 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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SG08 BNM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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