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BJ58 MGY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,995 mi
Last recorded129,995 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 MGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 129,995 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 120,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 109,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,783 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Exhaust hangers poor

Freeplay inner rack ends

Slight buckle N/S/F inner rim

Upper bonnet bent

Fail 13 Nov 2017 101,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Covers/undertrays fitted

Exhaust hangers poor

Freeplay inner rack ends

Slight buckle N/S/F inner rim

Upper bonnet bent

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,488 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,460 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,300 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 88,300 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps misted, took approx 30 mins to allow a correct beam image

Pass 15 Dec 2013 72,590 miles

Both front tyres close to limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r door.

tested in wet conditions.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 48,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BJ58 MGY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 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 BJ58 MGY, 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 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ58 MGY registered?

BJ58 MGY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 MGY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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