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AO59 XFP

2009 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,059 mi
Last recorded165,059 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 XFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 165,059 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 165,057 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side 0/s park brake reading low, 60, would expect about 120 (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

o/s day running light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2021 146,300 miles

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

n/s front day running lamp not working

Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,229 miles

plastic cover over rear axle damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,904 miles

Nearside Rear praking brake show little effort but meet requirments

Fail 30 Oct 2019 107,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear praking brake show little effort but meet requirments

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,075 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 88,970 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure cable hanging low (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen cracked more than 10mm in zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

n/s front tyre cracked in outer wall

Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,687 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,278 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 62,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,253 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 51,246 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 42,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,747 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,565 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 23,565 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AO59 XFP is a 2009 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO59 XFP, 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 AO59 XFP registered?

AO59 XFP is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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