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GJ58 BBV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,131 mi
Last recorded56,131 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 BBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 56,131 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald edges ( poor condition ) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2026 56,072 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main through brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald edges ( poor condition ) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2025 51,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 51,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 27,767 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 27,355 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDER SIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 25,986 miles

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2019 23,205 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 21,150 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 19,653 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,856 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,415 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,304 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 11,578 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,198 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 7,174 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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GJ58 BBV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ58 BBV, 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 GJ58 BBV registered?

GJ58 BBV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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