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BG09 BYY

2009 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 BYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,428 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 82,794 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 82,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 74,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2020 74,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 29 May 2019 62,865 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 62,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,751 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 57,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,083 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 47,976 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,146 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 39,146 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,361 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 35,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,358 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 29,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,550 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 23,550 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,589 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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BG09 BYY is a 2009 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BG09 BYY, 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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BG09 BYY is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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