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AM09 YLU

2009 Renault Megane

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,564 mi
Last recorded76,564 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 YLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 76,564 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 74,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 70,281 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Movement in track rod end ball joint

Recording device removed and placed in glove box

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 17 May 2023 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Movement in track rod end ball joint

Recording device removed and placed in glove box

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,597 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 61,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,752 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 56,752 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 50,825 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 50,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 41,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,426 miles

BOTH Rear and o/s/f tyres cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2018 34,420 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH Rear and o/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,054 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 30,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,270 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 21,186 miles

rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 11 Feb 2014 15,138 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,921 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 13,921 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,332 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cut slightly

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres becoming low on edges

o/s/r tyre wall cut slightly

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 YLU is a 2009 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YLU, 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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What year was AM09 YLU registered?

AM09 YLU is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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