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AP09 AEU

2009 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,408 mi
Last recorded120,408 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 AEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 120,408 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 120,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 109,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 20mm stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade skipping screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with stepped wear in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake fluid discoloured (only just passed)

key fob does not open osf door

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,514 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,337 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 53,337 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,216 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 35,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear reflectors slightly damaged and offside reflector requires replacing soon

both rear tyres are 5yrs old 195/65/R15 91H

crack in windscreen in swept area but less than 40 mm

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 17,369 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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AP09 AEU is a 2009 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AP09 AEU, 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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AP09 AEU is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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