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BJ07 UPB

2007 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,481 mi
Last recorded127,481 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 127,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 16 Jan 2017 120,930 miles

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 120,930 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,765 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 108,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack joint (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,082 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 85,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,759 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 58,050 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 57,993 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front lower door hinge insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front and rear discs slighty worn and slighty corroded

slight play in offside rack joint

Fail 18 Apr 2011 47,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front and rear discs slighty worn and slighty corroded

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 17 Apr 2010 36,210 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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BJ07 UPB is a 2007 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ07 UPB, 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 UPB is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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