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Renault Megane

Gold · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

SAN 896MOT history

SAN 896 is a gold petrol Renault Megane first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 35,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

SAN 896 gold Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
35,985 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAN 896
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAN 896 was last recorded at 35,985 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,985 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,985 miles
  • 2025 – 34,439 miles
  • 2024 – 32,800 miles
  • 2023 – 30,979 miles
  • 2022 – 30,559 miles
  • 2021 – 30,255 miles
  • 2020 – 29,636 miles
  • 2019 – 28,980 miles
  • 2018 – 28,433 miles
  • 2017 – 27,947 miles
  • 2016 – 27,438 miles
  • 2015 – 26,732 miles
  • 2014 – 25,195 miles
  • 2013 – 22,908 miles
  • 2012 – 21,859 miles
  • 2011 – 20,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,985 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted n/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,985 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    35,985 miles
    Test number
    896482950115
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted n/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail35,985 miles (+1,546)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,985 miles
    Test number
    725770759502
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted n/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass34,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    358695949093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail34,439 miles (+1,639)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    993097123476
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass32,800 miles (+1,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    32,800 miles
    Test number
    559224801758
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass30,979 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    30,979 miles
    Test number
    255734980340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,559 miles (+304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    30,559 miles
    Test number
    623645892410
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass30,255 miles (+619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,255 miles
    Test number
    156689667444
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass29,636 miles (+656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,636 miles
    Test number
    678140774820
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass28,980 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    28,980 miles
    Test number
    820111083101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,433 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    28,433 miles
    Test number
    283984630159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,947 miles (+509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    27,947 miles
    Test number
    638140676645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner face (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked

  13. Pass27,438 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,438 miles
    Test number
    215681787443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish

  14. Fail27,438 miles (+706)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,438 miles
    Test number
    725149183378
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish

  15. Pass26,732 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,732 miles
    Test number
    586822525089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail26,731 miles (+1,536)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,731 miles
    Test number
    938172625045
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass25,195 miles (+2,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,195 miles
    Test number
    536053324038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass22,908 miles (+1,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,908 miles
    Test number
    218216413044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass21,859 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,859 miles
    Test number
    676231832097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,134 miles
    Test number
    649154041109
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about SAN 896

What vehicle is registration SAN 896 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAN 896 on a gold petrol Renault Megane first used on 1 Jul 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAN 896 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAN 896 is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAN 896?
The MOT on SAN 896 is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAN 896 done?
SAN 896 was recorded at 35,985 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 1,082 miles a year.
Has SAN 896 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAN 896 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on SAN 896 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 SAN 896 find?
SAN 896 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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