2009 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · MT09 XHS
2009 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 98,880 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT09 XHS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
- 98,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT09 XHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Renault Megane (MT09 XHS) between September 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
MT09 XHS Mileage History
- 24/09/202281,117 mi
- 09/09/202391,480 mi+10,363 mi
- 29/11/202498,868 mi+7,388 mi
- 09/12/202498,880 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 8,037 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk3
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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