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BF59 SWX

2009 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,827 mi
Last recorded118,827 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 SWX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 118,827 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 115,060 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 112,441 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod into steering rack

Pass 10 May 2018 102,374 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 102,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,600 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 93,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,764 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 84,761 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 64,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 41,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,457 miles

driver side front indicator repeator lense broken but not effecting colour.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF59 SWX is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF59 SWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF59 SWX registered?

BF59 SWX is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BF59 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 SWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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