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BJ09 OTH

2009 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,862 mi
Last recorded131,862 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 OTH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 131,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker rusty

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2026 131,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker rusty

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2025 130,591 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Aug 2025 130,591 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2024 130,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 130,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 128,457 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 123,851 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 116,153 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 112,314 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 105,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 105,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 100,966 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,497 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,255 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 92,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working poor electrical connection (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,361 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,943 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,340 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 68,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2012 68,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BJ09 OTH is a 2009 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ09 OTH, 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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What year was BJ09 OTH registered?

BJ09 OTH is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2009.

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