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AM09 YBN

2009 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 YBN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 99,784 miles

boot did not open at time of test but able to fold down rear seats to access for inspection

Fail 5 Jul 2025 99,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

boot did not open at time of test but able to fold down rear seats to access for inspection

Pass 23 May 2024 88,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 77,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,904 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 67,824 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,363 miles

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

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

both front shockers dust covers slightly perished

Pass 23 Mar 2019 51,994 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 51,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,353 miles

Rear impact bar behind plastic bumper bent and seriously damaged.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 48,352 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear impact bar behind plastic bumper bent and seriously damaged.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,896 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 44,888 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 42,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 37,086 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 29,106 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,674 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 20,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2012 14,781 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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AM09 YBN is a 2009 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 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 AM09 YBN, 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 17 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM09 YBN is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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