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BV09 ELX

2009 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,390 mi
Last recorded112,390 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ELX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 112,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 112,390 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 111,146 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,024 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 108,024 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,711 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 104,711 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,186 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,906 miles

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

play in o/s & n/s rack ends

Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,906 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

play in o/s & n/s rack ends

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,010 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,846 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,654 miles

Rear brake pads and discs worn 20% remain

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 ELX is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

BV09 ELX is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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