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BJ57 HBB

2007 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,501 mi
Last recorded117,501 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 HBB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 117,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn + corroded slightly inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 117,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern produced (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick less than 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn + corroded slightly inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 117,377 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 107,980 miles

Nearside Front h/l poor beam pattern

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 107,439 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose undertray fastening is heavily corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 99,738 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 91,498 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 91,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 89,798 miles

Front Position lamp not working Side lights both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 74,502 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 74,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 69,782 miles

Brake pipes have grease on

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

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

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

Under trays fitted and engine covers

Fail 27 Jan 2018 69,758 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipes have grease on

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

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

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

Under trays fitted and engine covers

Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,288 miles

All brake discs on vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,400 miles

All brake discs on vehicle corroded

Both front wiper blades smearing

Fail 30 Jan 2016 64,394 miles

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

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

All brake discs on vehicle corroded

Both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,622 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 52,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,437 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 47,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,752 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 45,085 miles

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,610 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,927 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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BJ57 HBB is a 2007 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BJ57 HBB, 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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BJ57 HBB is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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