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B7 JEL

2007 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,743 mi
Last recorded113,743 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 JEL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 113,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 111,990 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nsf track rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play osf track rod has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 111,990 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf inner clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nsf track rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play osf track rod has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,100 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery Clamp Is Loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 111,100 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery Clamp Is Loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 108,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 104,329 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,541 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 95,911 miles

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

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

Road tyres worn to approximately 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/55x16

Fail 12 Sep 2019 95,909 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Road tyres worn to approximately 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/55x16

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,773 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,800 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 85,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,209 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 83,208 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,554 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 78,554 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 74,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,030 miles

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

play in nsf rack arm

Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

play in nsf rack arm

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,393 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,320 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,929 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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B7 JEL is a 2007 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2007 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,126 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 B7 JEL, 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 19 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B7 JEL is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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