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LX09 OAJ

2009 Renault Megane Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,038 mi
Last recorded127,038 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane Scenic83,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 OAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 127,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

axel corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 112,989 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 112,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 99,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,073 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 93,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,174 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 82,778 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 82,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Leg To Hub Pinch Bolt NOT Reaching Nylok in Locking NUT (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop LInk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 79,152 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

lower engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Jan 2019 79,098 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Towards rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Engine under tray fitted

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 75,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,681 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 71,681 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,244 miles

Rear Cracking in the tread both sides.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 62,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,072 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Three child seats fitted unable to test seat belts.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 51,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Three child seats fitted unable to test seat belts.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,612 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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LX09 OAJ is a 2009 Renault Megane Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 83,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX09 OAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LX09 OAJ is a 2009 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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