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YN08 BCX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 BCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,365 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 95,270 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 87,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake effort minimum

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,531 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,956 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,264 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,778 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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YN08 BCX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YN08 BCX, 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 YN08 BCX registered?

YN08 BCX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YN08 BCX safe to buy?

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