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AY59 ZBL

2009 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,250 mi
Last recorded131,250 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 131,250 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 131,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 116,587 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 116,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,790 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 102,790 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 87,911 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 87,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,221 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,706 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 63,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,414 miles

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

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,617 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 43,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,402 miles

offside rear tyre has cracking to inner sidewall

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 ZBL is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZBL, 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 AY59 ZBL registered?

AY59 ZBL is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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