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BJ58 UJT

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,782 mi
Last recorded120,782 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 UJT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 120,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 112,011 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 112,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 111,609 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner/outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner/outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 108,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,434 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,666 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top & bottom (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 103,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top & bottom (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slightly play.

Nearside Front Seatbelt retracts slowly.

Noise can be heard from driveshaft.

Offside Front Inner track rod has slightly play.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,938 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

slight rattling noise when pulling away

Fail 8 Jan 2018 83,938 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight rattling noise when pulling away

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,901 miles

Light scratch on front windscreen.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 67,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers slightly smearing on screen.

Light scratch on front windscreen.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,122 miles

front sidelamps of a different colour

front tyres wearing

offside rear tyre nearing tread limits

Fail 22 Jan 2016 53,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

front sidelamps of a different colour

front tyres wearing

offside rear tyre nearing tread limits

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 42,366 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Feb 2014 30,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Dec 2012 21,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2012 21,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 14,859 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 14,601 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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BJ58 UJT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UJT, 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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BJ58 UJT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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