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AY09 ZJU

2009 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,794 mi
Last recorded112,794 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,794 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 105,013 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 86,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 81,015 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,124 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 77,124 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,636 miles

Nearside Front wiper

Fail 7 Dec 2017 71,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wiper

Pass 13 Dec 2016 60,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,244 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall minor perishing

steering wheel cover are about to be considered as failure parts if insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2016 58,203 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrect (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall minor perishing

steering wheel cover are about to be considered as failure parts if insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,917 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall minor perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 48,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear sidewall minor perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,445 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,948 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 36,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 29,746 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 ZJU 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 AY09 ZJU, 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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AY09 ZJU is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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