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Renault Megane Scenic

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V43 PBDMOT history

V43 PBD is a blue petrol Renault Megane Scenic first used on 6 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 122,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2025
Mileage
122,421 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 PBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane Scenic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V43 PBD was last recorded at 122,421 miles on 9 May 2025, 4,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,088 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,333 miles
Average per year
3,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,421 miles
  • 2024 – 118,088 miles
  • 2023 – 113,549 miles
  • 2022 – 109,262 miles
  • 2021 – 104,864 miles
  • 2020 – 102,450 miles
  • 2019 – 99,992 miles
  • 2018 – 98,189 miles
  • 2017 – 95,920 miles
  • 2016 – 94,375 miles
  • 2015 – 92,465 miles
  • 2014 – 90,211 miles
  • 2013 – 80,457 miles
  • 2012 – 75,357 miles
  • 2011 – 70,807 miles
  • 2010 – 69,985 miles
  • 2009 – 65,557 miles
  • 2008 – 61,842 miles
  • 2007 – 57,800 miles
  • 2006 – 53,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,421 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail122,421 miles (+4,333)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,421 miles
    Test number
    607960621427
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass118,088 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,088 miles
    Test number
    985832393114
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail118,088 miles (+4,539)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,088 miles
    Test number
    405436150280
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass113,549 miles (+4,287)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    113,549 miles
    Test number
    986449505514
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,262 miles (+4,398)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,262 miles
    Test number
    843741070655
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass104,864 miles (+2,414)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,864 miles
    Test number
    122363054851
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,450 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,450 miles
    Test number
    559493405376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,444 miles (+2,452)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,444 miles
    Test number
    306217741120
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass99,992 miles (+1,803)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,992 miles
    Test number
    263838983332
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass98,189 miles (+2,269)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,189 miles
    Test number
    977363948631
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust sleeve (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and splitting STRONG ADVISE

  11. Pass95,920 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,920 miles
    Test number
    926777515423
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  12. Fail95,903 miles (+1,528)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,903 miles
    Test number
    500873877566
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  13. Pass94,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,375 miles
    Test number
    374397560338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,375 miles (+1,910)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,375 miles
    Test number
    592643733815
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass92,465 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,465 miles
    Test number
    957211535141
    • NoteRear exhaust outer casing slightly corroded

  16. Fail92,464 miles (+2,253)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,464 miles
    Test number
    405421635198
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer casing slightly corroded

  17. Pass90,211 miles (+2,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,211 miles
    Test number
    337509504424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass87,890 miles (+7,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,890 miles
    Test number
    475233614096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass80,457 miles (+5,100)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,457 miles
    Test number
    278919603061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn heavy on inner sholder and has slight damage to outer tread
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  20. Pass75,357 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,357 miles
    Test number
    966000432006
    • NoteEngine mtg bush worn
    • NoteFront b/discs inner faces corroded

  21. Fail75,354 miles (+4,547)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,354 miles
    Test number
    707050432039
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine mtg bush worn
    • NoteFront b/discs inner faces corroded

  22. Pass70,807 miles (+822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,807 miles
    Test number
    149824831055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass69,985 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,985 miles
    Test number
    953377980272
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail69,983 miles (+4,426)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,983 miles
    Test number
    180216380232
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel vapor cannister insecure

  25. Pass65,557 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,557 miles
    Test number
    353169089284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,842 miles (+4,042)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,842 miles
    Test number
    392214298262
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s cv gaitor clip slightly loose
    • NoteO/s cv gaitor clip slightly loose

  27. Pass57,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    300248387489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,799 miles (+4,526)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,799 miles
    Test number
    870268787269
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres near wear limits
    • NoteInner edge of rear o/s tyre perrished

  29. Pass53,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,273 miles
    Test number
    201889486235
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V43 PBD

Does V43 PBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 PBD expired on 18 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 PBD?
The MOT on V43 PBD expired on 18 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 PBD done?
V43 PBD was recorded at 122,421 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 3,725 miles a year.
Has V43 PBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 PBD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V43 PBD 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 V43 PBD find?
V43 PBD failed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.

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