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Renault Megane Scenic

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T396 NLCMOT history

T396 NLC is a grey petrol Renault Megane Scenic first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
150,961 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T396 NLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane Scenic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T396 NLC was last recorded at 150,961 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,957 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,961 miles
  • 2023 – 150,622 miles
  • 2022 – 150,513 miles
  • 2021 – 149,857 miles
  • 2020 – 149,407 miles
  • 2019 – 148,655 miles
  • 2018 – 147,751 miles
  • 2017 – 147,353 miles
  • 2016 – 146,841 miles
  • 2015 – 146,446 miles
  • 2014 – 145,518 miles
  • 2013 – 144,547 miles
  • 2012 – 143,117 miles
  • 2011 – 141,552 miles
  • 2010 – 141,190 miles
  • 2009 – 133,415 miles
  • 2008 – 126,855 miles
  • 2007 – 118,864 miles
  • 2006 – 107,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,961 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear cross bar corroded not structure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,961 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,961 miles
    Test number
    896210134945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail150,957 miles (+335)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,957 miles
    Test number
    392429803705
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass150,622 miles (+109)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,622 miles
    Test number
    813957129870
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass150,513 miles (+656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,513 miles
    Test number
    938072753318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorroded underneath
  5. Pass149,857 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    149,857 miles
    Test number
    733163913099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,844 miles (+437)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,844 miles
    Test number
    209313923064
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass149,407 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,407 miles
    Test number
    360236060291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail149,397 miles (+742)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,397 miles
    Test number
    569670413980
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass148,655 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,655 miles
    Test number
    466419049735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,627 miles (+876)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,627 miles
    Test number
    510859811905
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  11. Pass147,751 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    147,751 miles
    Test number
    665767208979
    • AdvisoryRear cross bar corroded not structure
  12. Fail147,749 miles (+396)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,749 miles
    Test number
    936283996876
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross bar corroded not structure
  13. Pass147,353 miles (+512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,353 miles
    Test number
    444068982508
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear cross bar corroded
  14. Pass146,841 miles (+395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,841 miles
    Test number
    506507797550
    • AdvisoryRear axle cross bar corroded not structure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass146,446 miles (+928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    146,446 miles
    Test number
    728575513465
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  16. Pass145,518 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    145,518 miles
    Test number
    225685304234
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear lateral bar excess corrosion not structural
  17. Fail145,518 miles (+971)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,518 miles
    Test number
    358043704293
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear lateral bar excess corrosion not structural
  18. Pass144,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    144,547 miles
    Test number
    107790613257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail144,547 miles (+1,430)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,547 miles
    Test number
    175920113209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass143,117 miles (+1,565)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    143,117 miles
    Test number
    218654212212
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass141,552 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    141,552 miles
    Test number
    867695411201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner face
  22. Fail141,547 miles (+357)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,547 miles
    Test number
    185223011210
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear non structural cross member is corroding.
  23. Pass141,190 miles (+7,775)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    141,190 miles
    Test number
    361876730221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
  24. Pass133,415 miles (+6,560)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    133,415 miles
    Test number
    424219829238
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight earth fault on o/s/r light unit
    • NoteSlight front brake inbalance
  25. Pass126,855 miles (+7,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    126,855 miles
    Test number
    354818678163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  26. Pass118,864 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    118,864 miles
    Test number
    163210987177
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  27. Fail118,864 miles (+10,902)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,864 miles
    Test number
    263860087440
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  28. Pass107,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    107,962 miles
    Test number
    201658876485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T396 NLC

Does T396 NLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T396 NLC expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T396 NLC?
The MOT on T396 NLC expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T396 NLC done?
T396 NLC was recorded at 150,961 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 2,355 miles a year.
Has T396 NLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T396 NLC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T396 NLC 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 T396 NLC find?
T396 NLC passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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