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Renault Megane

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,461 cc

L40 NEMMOT history

L40 NEM is a blue diesel Renault Megane first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 109,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

L40 NEM blue Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
109,136 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NEM was last recorded at 109,136 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,348 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,788 miles
Average per year
8,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,136 miles
  • 2024 – 105,348 miles
  • 2023 – 99,002 miles
  • 2022 – 92,240 miles
  • 2021 – 86,005 miles
  • 2020 – 80,697 miles
  • 2019 – 71,483 miles
  • 2018 – 54,954 miles
  • 2017 – 40,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front wipers smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front shock absorber corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,136 miles
    Test number
    411681312122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail109,136 miles (+3,788)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,136 miles
    Test number
    880318363066
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass105,348 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,348 miles
    Test number
    335026937712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
  4. Fail105,348 miles (+6,346)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,348 miles
    Test number
    763497689603
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding possibly caliper seized (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding possibly caliper seized (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
  5. Pass99,002 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,002 miles
    Test number
    491260891491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat sheild insecure mid exhaust
  6. Fail99,000 miles (+6,760)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,000 miles
    Test number
    379320942397
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat sheild insecure mid exhaust
  7. Pass92,240 miles (+6,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,240 miles
    Test number
    854560571685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,005 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    520400572069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,697 miles (+9,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,697 miles
    Test number
    998926701528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass71,483 miles (+16,529)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    865833139051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,954 miles (+14,509)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    558933177329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,445 miles
    Test number
    997474891163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L40 NEM

Does L40 NEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 NEM is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 NEM?
The MOT on L40 NEM is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 NEM done?
L40 NEM was recorded at 109,136 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 8,657 miles a year.
Has L40 NEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NEM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 NEM 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 L40 NEM find?
L40 NEM passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs.

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