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BJ58 YCC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,012 mi
Last recorded77,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 YCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 77,012 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 77,012 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (torn) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 70,109 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 70,109 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 63,558 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 63,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,024 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 58,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,663 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 43,663 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,150 miles

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Slight play in O/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 33,150 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Slight play in O/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,224 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 23,224 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 YCC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

BJ58 YCC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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