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AY59 YYS

2009 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,190 mi
Last recorded104,190 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 104,190 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,564 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 99,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,431 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 95,431 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 91,996 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 80,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,839 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,512 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chid seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelt

os wiper split but still clearing screen effectively

Fail 21 Oct 2015 60,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chid seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelt

os wiper split but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,272 miles

BOTH N/S FRONT+REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS DAMAGED.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 50,190 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

BOTH N/S FRONT+REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS DAMAGED.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,284 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,114 miles

slight damage to n/s rear wheel arch , no sharp edges present

Fail 27 Sep 2012 29,114 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)

slight damage to n/s rear wheel arch , no sharp edges present

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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AY59 YYS is a 2009 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY59 YYS, 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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AY59 YYS is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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