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BF58 BLJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,595 mi
Last recorded119,595 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 BLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 119,595 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 119,593 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 108,375 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 97,229 miles

Offside Rear damage

Fail 9 May 2017 97,229 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear damage

Pass 20 May 2016 89,522 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 89,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 81,664 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 May 2015 81,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 73,505 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 73,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,299 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 72,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,244 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 66,244 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,227 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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BF58 BLJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BF58 BLJ, 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 BF58 BLJ registered?

BF58 BLJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BF58 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 BLJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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