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Renault Megane

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,461 cc

L7 ALUMOT history

L7 ALU is a black diesel Renault Megane first used on 31 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 62,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

L7 ALU black Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
62,570 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ALU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ALU was last recorded at 62,570 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,558 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,570 miles
  • 2025 – 59,568 miles
  • 2024 – 55,779 miles
  • 2023 – 51,746 miles
  • 2022 – 50,033 miles
  • 2021 – 44,694 miles
  • 2020 – 39,505 miles
  • 2019 – 35,010 miles
  • 2018 – 28,812 miles
  • 2017 – 19,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,570 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,570 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    62,570 miles
    Test number
    464745518970
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail62,558 miles (+2,990)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    511018077811
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass59,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,568 miles
    Test number
    264800062323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail59,566 miles (+3,787)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,566 miles
    Test number
    376744822234
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass55,779 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,779 miles
    Test number
    308362227603
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail55,697 miles (+3,951)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,697 miles
    Test number
    190757752128
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass51,746 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,746 miles
    Test number
    106365467949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,033 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    50,033 miles
    Test number
    448998793397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail49,988 miles (+5,294)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,988 miles
    Test number
    555000722268
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass44,694 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,694 miles
    Test number
    715979829173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,385 miles (+4,880)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,385 miles
    Test number
    437162450532
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass39,505 miles (+4,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,505 miles
    Test number
    726606748866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass35,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    760479807604
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail35,008 miles (+6,196)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,008 miles
    Test number
    891789219954
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure,clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure,clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass28,812 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    803179485748
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  16. Fail28,810 miles (+8,848)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,810 miles
    Test number
    175097435045
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  17. Pass19,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,962 miles
    Test number
    714606642884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 ALU

Does L7 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ALU is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ALU?
The MOT on L7 ALU is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 ALU done?
L7 ALU was recorded at 62,570 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,736 miles a year.
Has L7 ALU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ALU has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 ALU 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 L7 ALU find?
L7 ALU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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