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AY09 ZPX

2009 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,918 mi
Last recorded46,918 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 46,918 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 46,918 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 45,895 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 45,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 44,782 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front/Back (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 44,782 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front/Back (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 43,717 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 43,020 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 43,018 miles

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both side slightly brake binding.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,623 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,447 miles

Offside Rear Slightly brake binding.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 40,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Slightly brake binding.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,014 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,609 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,119 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 32,119 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,755 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 ZPX is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

AY09 ZPX is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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