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AY09 ZJN

2009 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 85,553 miles

Front tyres close to wear bars

Nearside front track rod end slight play

Rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,313 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 76,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 68,518 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,409 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 25 Feb 2019 56,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,382 miles

Rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2018 52,382 miles

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

Rear tyres slight cracking

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 47,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,810 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 41,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2014 30,984 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 30,984 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,218 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 23,218 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,196 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 ZJN is a 2009 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

AY09 ZJN is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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