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BG57 UNB

2007 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,775 mi
Last recorded149,775 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 UNB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 149,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot can only be opened from the inside

exhaust smokey on first revs

lower gearbox/engine mount worn

slight oil leak plus slight water leak

Fail 18 Oct 2019 149,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust smokey on first revs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot can only be opened from the inside

slight oil leak plus slight water leak

Pass 27 Oct 2018 133,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 132,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,378 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,478 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 108,478 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,197 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 98,197 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,824 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,272 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,923 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,378 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 53,378 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,267 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UNB is a 2007 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

BG57 UNB is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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