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Renault Megane

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,998 cc

L4 YYJMOT history

L4 YYJ is a white petrol Renault Megane first used on 29 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L4 YYJ white Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
101,275 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 YYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L4 YYJ was last recorded at 101,275 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 7,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,745 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,530 miles
Average per year
5,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,275 miles
  • 2025 – 93,745 miles
  • 2024 – 83,405 miles
  • 2023 – 77,135 miles
  • 2022 – 73,849 miles
  • 2021 – 71,314 miles
  • 2020 – 64,644 miles
  • 2019 – 60,622 miles
  • 2018 – 55,768 miles
  • 2017 – 46,936 miles
  • 2016 – 40,524 miles
  • 2015 – 36,508 miles
  • 2014 – 32,677 miles
  • 2013 – 25,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,275 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drl not working.

What MOT failures 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 pad(s) wearing thin Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,275 miles (+7,530)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,275 miles
    Test number
    897314980630
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drl not working.

  2. Pass93,745 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    847944118970
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail93,738 miles (+10,333)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,738 miles
    Test number
    273958410342
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,405 miles (+6,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,405 miles
    Test number
    804882742672
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass77,135 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,135 miles
    Test number
    314344516964
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail77,132 miles (+2,010)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,132 miles
    Test number
    646627907711
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,122 miles (+1,273)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,122 miles
    Test number
    466781591171
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar .from lower arm to front hub damaged and rubber boot split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCheck tyre pressure warning on

  8. Pass73,849 miles (+2,535)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,849 miles
    Test number
    151797856670
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,314 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    429500640459
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

  10. Fail71,308 miles (+6,664)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,308 miles
    Test number
    353533429757
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

  11. Pass64,644 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,644 miles
    Test number
    686058122075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,622 miles (+4,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,622 miles
    Test number
    619602849591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,768 miles (+8,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,768 miles
    Test number
    657558643566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass46,936 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    836681580344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,524 miles
    Test number
    804110539120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,524 miles (+4,016)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,524 miles
    Test number
    483633575321
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass36,508 miles (+3,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    998001175099
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,677 miles (+6,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,677 miles
    Test number
    495439964001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass25,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,680 miles
    Test number
    928532183010
    • 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 L4 YYJ

Does L4 YYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 YYJ expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 YYJ?
The MOT on L4 YYJ expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 YYJ done?
L4 YYJ was recorded at 101,275 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,573 miles a year.
Has L4 YYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 YYJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 YYJ 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 L4 YYJ find?
L4 YYJ failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint excessively worn; offside front lower suspension component ball joint excessively worn, and 4 more.

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