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Renault Megane

Yellow · Petrol · 2012 · 1,998 cc

L23 LYPMOT history

L23 LYP is a yellow petrol Renault Megane first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 62,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L23 LYP yellow Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,983 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LYP was last recorded at 62,983 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 2,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,062 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,921 miles
Average per year
4,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,983 miles
  • 2024 – 57,420 miles
  • 2023 – 53,687 miles
  • 2022 – 53,658 miles
  • 2021 – 49,597 miles
  • 2019 – 48,061 miles
  • 2018 – 38,896 miles
  • 2017 – 28,833 miles
  • 2016 – 24,590 miles
  • 2015 – 19,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,983 miles (+2,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,983 miles
    Test number
    400694394230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass60,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,062 miles
    Test number
    293463093845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Fail60,062 miles (+2,642)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,062 miles
    Test number
    527753445606
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass57,420 miles (+3,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,420 miles
    Test number
    410317913898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass53,687 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,687 miles
    Test number
    700882231096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass53,658 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,658 miles
    Test number
    204204071484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,597 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,597 miles
    Test number
    235474532043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,061 miles (+9,165)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    985333612792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub carrier lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  9. Pass38,896 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    184194883453
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail38,857 miles (+10,024)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,857 miles
    Test number
    763143154439
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass28,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,833 miles
    Test number
    508778221284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,832 miles (+248)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,832 miles
    Test number
    848410352203
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass28,584 miles (+3,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,584 miles
    Test number
    197901844739
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  14. Pass24,590 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,590 miles
    Test number
    195826420678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,584 miles (+4,585)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,584 miles
    Test number
    880891311728
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass19,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,999 miles
    Test number
    846484685014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 LYP

Does L23 LYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LYP is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 LYP?
The MOT on L23 LYP is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LYP done?
L23 LYP was recorded at 62,983 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,043 miles a year.
Has L23 LYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LYP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 LYP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L23 LYP find?
L23 LYP passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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