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Renault Megane

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,461 cc

L70 MCHMOT history

L70 MCH is a silver diesel Renault Megane first used on 19 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L70 MCH silver Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,873 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 MCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 MCH was last recorded at 100,873 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 9,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,889 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,984 miles
Average per year
4,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,873 miles
  • 2024 – 90,889 miles
  • 2023 – 86,832 miles
  • 2022 – 81,995 miles
  • 2021 – 79,523 miles
  • 2020 – 78,176 miles
  • 2015 – 72,967 miles
  • 2014 – 67,921 miles
  • 2013 – 56,434 miles
  • 2012 – 46,000 miles
  • 2011 – 36,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,873 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TRACK BARS (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,873 miles (+9,984)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,873 miles
    Test number
    307639169129
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TRACK BARS (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass90,889 miles (+4,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,889 miles
    Test number
    648950722124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass86,832 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,832 miles
    Test number
    262267066001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail86,807 miles (+4,812)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,807 miles
    Test number
    879933705070
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wires not connected (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wires not connected (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass81,995 miles (+2,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,995 miles
    Test number
    921034387766
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass79,523 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,523 miles
    Test number
    694189745359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,176 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,176 miles
    Test number
    191465534794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,175 miles (+5,208)4 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,175 miles
    Test number
    192482302612
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass72,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,967 miles
    Test number
    442059010346
    • AdvisorySlight play on n/s steering rack arm
  10. Fail72,967 miles (+5,046)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,967 miles
    Test number
    494485691958
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass67,921 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,921 miles
    Test number
    827563334229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Fail67,921 miles (+11,487)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,921 miles
    Test number
    935112834228
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  13. Fail56,434 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,434 miles
    Test number
    309823363492
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass56,434 miles (+10,434)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,434 miles
    Test number
    377483763415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,000 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    176045202308
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Pass46,000 miles (+9,650)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    496085302469
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Pass36,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    985214561269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 MCH

Does L70 MCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 MCH is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 MCH?
The MOT on L70 MCH is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 MCH done?
L70 MCH was recorded at 100,873 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,508 miles a year.
Has L70 MCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 MCH has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 MCH 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 L70 MCH find?
L70 MCH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track bars; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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