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Renault Megane

Gold · Diesel · 2007 · 1,870 cc

J9 BBJMOT history

J9 BBJ is a gold diesel Renault Megane first used on 25 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

J9 BBJ gold Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,154 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 BBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 BBJ was last recorded at 82,154 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 3,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2011: 27,599 miles, lower than 27,940 miles on 15 Jan 2011.
  • 12 Jan 2012: 29,453 miles, lower than 275,992 miles on 18 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,558 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,596 miles
Average per year
3,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,154 miles
  • 2023 – 78,558 miles
  • 2022 – 76,671 miles
  • 2021 – 71,690 miles
  • 2020 – 64,501 miles
  • 2019 – 54,828 miles
  • 2018 – 49,865 miles
  • 2017 – 44,207 miles
  • 2016 – 35,632 miles
  • 2015 – 34,206 miles
  • 2014 – 32,298 miles
  • 2013 – 31,018 miles
  • 2012 – 29,453 miles
  • 2011 – 275,992 miles
  • 2010 – 26,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    324562269551
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    958540587058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    237692593903
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass82,154 miles (+3,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,154 miles
    Test number
    993848771677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,558 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,558 miles
    Test number
    221704525994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,671 miles
    Test number
    122487429551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail76,671 miles (+4,981)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,671 miles
    Test number
    904465702061
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,690 miles (+7,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    606047805604
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cailper (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass64,501 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    720250043414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail64,501 miles (+9,673)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    190713698385
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass54,828 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,828 miles
    Test number
    394076424616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,865 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    442641696925
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail49,865 miles (+5,658)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    691611860279
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Strut bearing (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass44,207 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,207 miles
    Test number
    706716800508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail44,206 miles (+8,574)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,206 miles
    Test number
    309229999293
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass35,632 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,632 miles
    Test number
    265862901535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,206 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,206 miles
    Test number
    166086190630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,312 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,312 miles
    Test number
    409132325078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,298 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,298 miles
    Test number
    638792924097
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass32,298 miles (+1,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,298 miles
    Test number
    748372824067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass31,018 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,018 miles
    Test number
    106963123414
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Fail31,018 miles (+1,565)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,018 miles
    Test number
    955183623040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Fail29,453 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,453 miles
    Test number
    126342212430
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass29,453 miles (-246,539)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,453 miles
    Test number
    177982012083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass275,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    275,992 miles
    Test number
    186388711498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,599 miles (-341)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,599 miles
    Test number
    336898811065
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on outer edge rquires a tracking check.
    • NoteOffside front tyre showing signs of cracking.

  27. Fail27,940 miles (+1,850)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,940 miles
    Test number
    385705011011
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre treads cracking

  28. Pass26,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,090 miles
    Test number
    182539410081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 BBJ

Does J9 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 BBJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 BBJ?
The MOT on J9 BBJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 BBJ done?
J9 BBJ was recorded at 82,154 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 3,962 miles a year.
Has J9 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 BBJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 BBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J9 BBJ find?
J9 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose.

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