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BJ58 ULP

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,424 mi
Last recorded139,424 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ULP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 139,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 139,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Two bults missing(marked) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 129,210 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear rubber mount worn

Fail 29 Nov 2024 129,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear rubber mount worn

Pass 30 Nov 2023 119,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 116,619 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 114,125 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 109,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 104,682 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 104,682 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 95,762 miles

both front strut top bearings slightly notchy

Pass 24 Nov 2017 85,486 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 76,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2013 45,272 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,272 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,442 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,665 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 ULP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULP, 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 ULP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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