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BA53 RBA

2009 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,446 mi
Last recorded104,446 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA53 RBA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 104,446 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 91,093 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,120 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 87,118 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 81,275 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,455 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 73,455 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 64,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,133 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 56,054 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,276 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perrishing

Fail 13 Aug 2014 37,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,641 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,160 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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BA53 RBA is a 2009 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA53 RBA, 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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BA53 RBA is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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