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BD09 FBA

2009 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,500 mi
Last recorded136,500 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 FBA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 136,500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 127,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 123,321 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 123,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 112,293 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 112,288 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,678 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 101,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,133 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 92,133 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,530 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,818 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,157 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 52,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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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BD09 FBA is a 2009 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD09 FBA, 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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BD09 FBA is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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