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BJ58 SKX

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,996 mi
Last recorded108,996 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,996 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 108,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 92,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,038 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 85,037 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,226 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,154 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 62,030 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,088 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged in two places . cords not exposed

Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 39,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,773 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 29,773 miles

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 SKX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

BJ58 SKX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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