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NJ57 KVB

2007 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 KVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 97,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Jan 2026 97,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jan 2025 95,319 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 92,242 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 92,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 90,564 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 90,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 89,304 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 89,268 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Would be considered excessive if ball joint was visible ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,945 miles

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

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

shields limiting inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2020 87,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,358 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2019 83,358 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,910 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 77,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,292 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 13 Dec 2017 72,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

shields limiting inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,143 miles

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

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

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 17 Dec 2014 53,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,979 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 47,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jun 2013 45,299 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,178 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,829 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 27,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 27,089 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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NJ57 KVB is a 2007 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2007 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,126 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 NJ57 KVB, 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 19 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NJ57 KVB is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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