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BT09 LOJ

2009 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,493 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 85,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 81,105 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 76,856 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 76,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,999 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 60,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,716 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,685 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 43,455 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 43,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 38,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s day time running light innop

o/s/r tyre perishing and nail in tread

Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,324 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 29,413 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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BT09 LOJ is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

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

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