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GJ58 BCU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,342 mi
Last recorded105,342 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 BCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 105,342 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 88,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 82,634 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 82,634 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 70,182 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,815 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays obscuring some components

Wheel has slight resistance when rotated by hand - possible repair or adjustment to brake system - nearside rear

Fail 2 Mar 2018 63,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays obscuring some components

Wheel has slight resistance when rotated by hand - possible repair or adjustment to brake system - nearside rear

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,114 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TWO NAILS ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE ALSO WORN HEAVILY ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,259 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint inside of rack protection gaiter (2.2.B.1f)

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,336 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 41,754 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 34,358 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 25,675 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 BCU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BCU, 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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GJ58 BCU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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