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BJ07 DKY

2007 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,270 mi
Last recorded165,270 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 DKY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 165,270 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearisde front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear discs are scored and pitted slightly

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2018 165,270 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearisde front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear discs are scored and pitted slightly

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2017 152,311 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 136,601 miles

Nearside and Offside Front Tyre(s) worn close to the legal limit

Pass 7 Jan 2015 119,262 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jan 2014 97,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine mangement light indicating a fault

Fail 11 Jan 2014 97,554 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine mangement light indicating a fault

Pass 13 Oct 2012 71,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 71,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,088 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s and n/s front and rear discs slightly pitted

o/s and n/s front and rear inner brake pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,794 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 44,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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BJ07 DKY is a 2007 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ07 DKY, 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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BJ07 DKY is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 April 2007.

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