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BV09 ELU

2009 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,637 mi
Last recorded132,637 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ELU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 132,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 127,324 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill filler present

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 127,324 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill filler present

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 120,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 120,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 106,534 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,166 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

child seats fitted unable to fully check adult seatbelts

clutch pedal rubber missing

metal fragment in n/s/r tyre close to shoulder

nail in o/s/r tyre ,tread on 3mm

Fail 23 Apr 2016 64,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

child seats fitted unable to fully check adult seatbelts

clutch pedal rubber missing

metal fragment in n/s/r tyre close to shoulder

nail in o/s/r tyre ,tread on 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,043 miles

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

rear seatbelts no checked due to child seats

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,732 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,657 miles

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

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

no center stop light

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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BV09 ELU is a 2009 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV09 ELU, 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 BV09 ELU registered?

BV09 ELU is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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