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Renault Megane

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V51 ELCMOT history

V51 ELC is a yellow petrol Renault Megane first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2023
Mileage
75,708 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 ELC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 ELC was last recorded at 75,708 miles on 24 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,708 miles · 23 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 75,708 miles
  • 2021 – 74,933 miles
  • 2020 – 74,484 miles
  • 2019 – 74,218 miles
  • 2018 – 73,962 miles
  • 2017 – 73,792 miles
  • 2016 – 73,079 miles
  • 2015 – 72,874 miles
  • 2014 – 72,415 miles
  • 2013 – 72,241 miles
  • 2011 – 67,406 miles
  • 2010 – 60,335 miles
  • 2009 – 52,409 miles
  • 2008 – 45,720 miles
  • 2007 – 40,967 miles
  • 2006 – 35,582 miles
  • 2005 – 30,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,708 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,708 miles
    Test number
    321224661502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail75,708 miles (+775)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,708 miles
    Test number
    706566378587
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass74,933 miles (+449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,933 miles
    Test number
    515377391089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
  4. Pass74,484 miles (+266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,484 miles
    Test number
    420851366937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass74,218 miles (+256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,218 miles
    Test number
    982074469236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass73,962 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    187274919310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass73,792 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,792 miles
    Test number
    473746603914
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished & worn on edges
  8. Fail73,792 miles (+713)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,792 miles
    Test number
    314818887996
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished & worn on edges
  9. Pass73,079 miles (+205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    246587885777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexy hoses perished
  10. Fail72,874 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    378393605422
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake flexy hoses perished
  11. Pass72,874 miles (+459)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    676773405267
    • NoteFront brake flexy hoses perished
  12. Pass72,415 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    259780194436
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass72,241 miles (+4,835)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,241 miles
    Test number
    319876293178
    • NoteFront antiroll bar bushes perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outside edge & just on legal limit
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on edges
    • NoteRear number plate discloured
  14. Pass67,406 miles (+7,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    805243141314
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges
  15. Pass60,335 miles (+7,926)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,335 miles
    Test number
    922814430373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and worn
    • NoteUnable to check for leaks underbody wet and covered in snow
  16. Pass52,409 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    384112839335
    • NoteExhaust system rusted bad at rear
    • NoteFront antiroll bar bushes perished & worn
    • NoteFront discs & pads worn
    • NoteN/s/f indircator going white
  17. Fail52,409 miles (+6,689)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    833362239344
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteExhaust system rusted bad at rear
    • NoteFront antiroll bar bushes perished & worn
    • NoteFront discs & pads worn
    • NoteN/s/f indircator going white
  18. Pass45,720 miles (+4,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,720 miles
    Test number
    820809328303
    • NoteRear suspension bar very rusty advice replaced now
  19. Pass40,967 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,967 miles
    Test number
    371547227321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,582 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,582 miles
    Test number
    494489426343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,565 miles (+5,516)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,565 miles
    Test number
    531998526343
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass30,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    30,049 miles
    Test number
    320682435340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V51 ELC

Does V51 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 ELC expired on 22 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 ELC?
The MOT on V51 ELC expired on 22 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 ELC done?
V51 ELC was recorded at 75,708 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2022, an average of 2,756 miles a year.
Has V51 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 ELC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V51 ELC 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 V51 ELC find?
V51 ELC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass.

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