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BU09 YWY

2009 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,174 mi
Last recorded123,174 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 YWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 123,174 miles

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

Nearside outer sill showing corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight fluid leek from clutch pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2022 114,314 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 114,314 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 110,457 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 110,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,772 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 105,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,398 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 100,395 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

starter motor sluggish

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber Corroded, not seriously weakened

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear shock absorber Corroded, not seriously weakened

rear number plate cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2018 94,432 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber Corroded, not seriously weakened

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear shock absorber Corroded, not seriously weakened

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,281 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 88,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,119 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Oct 2016 83,102 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 78,259 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 78,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,451 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 72,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,444 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

near side head light adjuster u/s

Fail 3 Oct 2013 64,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on edges

near side head light adjuster u/s

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,557 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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BU09 YWY is a 2009 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BU09 YWY, 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 YWY is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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