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BL57 KJJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,277 mi
Last recorded91,277 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 KJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 91,277 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,242 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 87,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,584 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 79,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator and stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,536 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 73,535 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,207 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,223 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play in inner rack joints

Fail 5 Apr 2016 43,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

high stoplight adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

play in inner rack joints

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,997 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 33,989 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,885 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,262 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 17,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 17,767 miles

undertray fitted

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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BL57 KJJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BL57 KJJ, 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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BL57 KJJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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