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BU09 YWB

2009 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,121 mi
Last recorded112,121 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 YWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 112,121 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 112,075 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,719 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 77,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2018 77,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,838 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Nearside Outter sill damaged

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 63,499 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s sill slightly distorted

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2017 63,499 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s sill slightly distorted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,748 miles

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

damage on n/s sill

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 51,106 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,599 miles

nearside outer sill panel damaged

nearside rear tyre is perishing on outer wall and tread

offside rear tyre is starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,752 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear door damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2013 37,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,466 miles

nearside front tyre tread is starting to get low

offside rear and nearside rear brakes are starting to bind

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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BU09 YWB is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BU09 YWB, 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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BU09 YWB is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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