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BG57 LJC

2007 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

89,336 mi
Last recorded89,336 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 LJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 89,336 miles

Park brake low efficiency both sides

Fail 10 May 2019 89,336 miles

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

Park brake low efficiency both sides

Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,589 miles

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

signs of corrosion to underside

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2017 83,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

signs of corrosion to underside

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,325 miles

Offside Front door lift handle sticking

Offside Front seat does not tip forward

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 79,325 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door lift handle sticking

Offside Front seat does not tip forward

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,965 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 72,965 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,573 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)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 66,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 15 Oct 2013 56,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 56,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,651 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 48,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,596 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,632 miles

rear tyres getting low on outer edges

Fail 26 Oct 2010 34,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres getting low on outer edges

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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BG57 LJC is a 2007 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BG57 LJC, 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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What year was BG57 LJC registered?

BG57 LJC is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is BG57 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 LJC shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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