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BJ58 MHF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,063 mi
Last recorded140,063 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 MHF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 140,063 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2016 140,061 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 110,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 94,535 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 94,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,974 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 76,974 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,145 miles

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

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

front and rear discs slightly worn and lipped.

front wipers smearing

n/s and o/s front wheel arch liners broken(rear sections).

n/s front inner rack knuckle slight play.

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 MHF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

BJ58 MHF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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