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AY09 ZGB

2009 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,651 mi
Last recorded100,651 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZGB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 100,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,901 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 80,901 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 8 Mar 2017 69,427 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 69,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,792 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 59,745 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding hard to turn by hand (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding hard to turn by hand (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear heat shield hitting exhaust

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,821 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,821 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,876 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,690 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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AY09 ZGB is a 2009 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AY09 ZGB, 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 AY09 ZGB registered?

AY09 ZGB is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AY09 ZGB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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