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Renault Megane

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T429 DAXMOT history

T429 DAX is a red petrol Renault Megane first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2023
Mileage
75,562 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T429 DAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T429 DAX was last recorded at 75,562 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 5,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,737 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,825 miles
Average per year
2,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,562 miles
  • 2022 – 69,737 miles
  • 2021 – 63,868 miles
  • 2020 – 58,361 miles
  • 2019 – 51,158 miles
  • 2018 – 50,705 miles
  • 2017 – 50,063 miles
  • 2016 – 49,253 miles
  • 2015 – 48,345 miles
  • 2014 – 47,298 miles
  • 2013 – 46,105 miles
  • 2012 – 44,673 miles
  • 2011 – 43,232 miles
  • 2010 – 41,323 miles
  • 2009 – 39,458 miles
  • 2008 – 37,677 miles
  • 2007 – 35,729 miles
  • 2006 – 32,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail75,562 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Upper Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Axle corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail75,562 miles (+5,825)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,562 miles
    Test number
    534824328469
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Upper Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass69,737 miles (+5,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,737 miles
    Test number
    775565853470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,868 miles (+5,507)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,868 miles
    Test number
    291214202540
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass58,361 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    241835281796
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail58,361 miles (+7,203)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    858971346104
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Rear casing missing (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass51,158 miles (+453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,158 miles
    Test number
    868751818707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass50,705 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    523213194828
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play to nearside front steering rack tie rod

  8. Fail50,696 miles (+633)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,696 miles
    Test number
    586290159360
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play to nearside front steering rack tie rod

  9. Pass50,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,063 miles
    Test number
    810967603970
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front ABS ring split

  10. Fail50,063 miles (+810)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,063 miles
    Test number
    831310826879
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front ABS ring split

  11. Pass49,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,253 miles
    Test number
    614968119917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail49,253 miles (+908)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,253 miles
    Test number
    333786221816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass48,345 miles (+1,047)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,345 miles
    Test number
    739430725185
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to outer sill panels

  14. Pass47,298 miles (+1,193)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,298 miles
    Test number
    957183434152
    • NoteCorrosion in rear exhaust section

  15. Fail46,105 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    429589223130
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

  16. Pass46,105 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    727239923145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,673 miles (+1,441)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    438134922187
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded

  18. Pass43,232 miles (+1,909)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,232 miles
    Test number
    696060731196
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear wheel bearings slightly noisey
    • NoteSlight cracking to rear tyre treads

  19. Pass41,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,323 miles
    Test number
    391776820191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,323 miles (+1,865)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,323 miles
    Test number
    711136220173
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass39,458 miles (+1,781)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,458 miles
    Test number
    550513619115
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front brake discs
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear cross member support bar

  22. Pass37,677 miles (+1,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,677 miles
    Test number
    630324338152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass35,729 miles (+3,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,729 miles
    Test number
    272985137170
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass32,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,062 miles
    Test number
    332456636147
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T429 DAX

Does T429 DAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T429 DAX expired on 25 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T429 DAX?
The MOT on T429 DAX expired on 25 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T429 DAX done?
T429 DAX was recorded at 75,562 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 2,596 miles a year.
Has T429 DAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T429 DAX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T429 DAX 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 T429 DAX find?
T429 DAX failed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 3 dangerous defects and 5 major defects: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside upper body panel likely to become detached; offside front wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up, and 5 more.

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