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AU59 YJN

2009 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,925 mi
Last recorded122,925 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 122,925 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Rear pads look low

crack in screen

Fail 8 Sep 2022 122,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central brake light not working

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

Rear pads look low

crack in screen

Pass 25 Aug 2021 117,475 miles

Central brake light not working

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

crack in screen

Fail 24 Aug 2021 117,471 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central brake light not working

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

crack in screen

Pass 22 May 2020 110,809 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 110,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 107,012 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 107,012 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 102,068 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 102,068 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 97,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 87,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 73,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 62,815 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 62,815 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 50,206 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,206 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,193 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

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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AU59 YJN is a 2009 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU59 YJN, 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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AU59 YJN is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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