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BIG 5740

2009 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,957 mi
Last recorded130,957 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5740
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 130,957 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 130,552 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 124,434 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 113,577 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 82,161 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 81,682 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,215 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 68,202 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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BIG 5740 is a 2009 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BIG 5740, 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 BIG 5740 registered?

BIG 5740 is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is BIG 5740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5740 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BIG 5740 have outstanding finance?

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