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BT09 LNZ

2009 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,220 mi
Last recorded174,220 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 LNZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 174,220 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 170,025 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 165,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 165,858 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 157,199 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 140,396 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 140,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 134,386 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 134,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 130,166 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 20 Sep 2017 130,166 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 116,158 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 116,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,414 miles

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,402 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,402 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,871 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 56,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,580 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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BT09 LNZ is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT09 LNZ, 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 BT09 LNZ registered?

BT09 LNZ is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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