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BJ57 FRU

2007 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,918 mi
Last recorded100,918 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 FRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,303 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD TOP BOOT IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 13 Oct 2017 83,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD TOP BOOT IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,777 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,973 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and waering on edges.

Child seat fitted to off side rear passanger seat.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small chips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 70,973 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres perishing and waering on edges.

Child seat fitted to off side rear passanger seat.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small chips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,014 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully test offside rear seat belt (child seat fitted by the belt)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully test offside rear seat belt (child seat fitted by the belt)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,869 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting smooth on edges

offside rear tyre has a cut but not to cords

Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,869 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting smooth on edges

offside rear tyre has a cut but not to cords

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,894 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 58,915 miles

nearside front fog lamp insecure (fallen behind bumper)

nearside front wiper blade perished

nearside rear alloy wheel slightly distorted

nearside rear indicator showing white light

offside rear alloy wheel slighty distorted

Fail 30 Sep 2010 58,915 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front fog lamp insecure (fallen behind bumper)

nearside front wiper blade perished

nearside rear alloy wheel slightly distorted

nearside rear indicator showing white light

offside rear alloy wheel slighty distorted

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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BJ57 FRU is a 2007 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ57 FRU, 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 BJ57 FRU registered?

BJ57 FRU is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2007.

Is BJ57 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ57 FRU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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