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Renault Megane

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V85 FJMMOT history

V85 FJM is a grey petrol Renault Megane first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
100,475 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 FJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 FJM was last recorded at 100,475 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,458 miles · 22 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,475 miles
  • 2022 – 100,458 miles
  • 2021 – 99,694 miles
  • 2020 – 98,639 miles
  • 2019 – 97,483 miles
  • 2018 – 93,499 miles
  • 2017 – 89,063 miles
  • 2016 – 85,823 miles
  • 2015 – 82,734 miles
  • 2014 – 79,975 miles
  • 2013 – 77,586 miles
  • 2012 – 75,236 miles
  • 2011 – 73,007 miles
  • 2010 – 68,361 miles
  • 2009 – 64,673 miles
  • 2008 – 60,810 miles
  • 2007 – 55,760 miles
  • 2006 – 52,087 miles
  • 2005 – 48,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,475 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,475 miles
    Test number
    108937658537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail100,475 miles (+17)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,475 miles
    Test number
    923000291545
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail100,458 miles (+764)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,458 miles
    Test number
    494567443750
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass99,694 miles (+39)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,694 miles
    Test number
    225418927790
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail99,655 miles (+1,016)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    302668471173
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass98,639 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    855156584580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail98,639 miles (+1,156)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    130702795824
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass97,483 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    871063952595
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail97,369 miles (+3,870)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,369 miles
    Test number
    372577379426
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass93,499 miles (+4,436)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,499 miles
    Test number
    634014014773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust damaged (flexi)

  11. Pass89,063 miles (+3,240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    89,063 miles
    Test number
    192316409706
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded

  12. Pass85,823 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,823 miles
    Test number
    952398094357
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail85,807 miles (+3,073)5 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,807 miles
    Test number
    968232290520
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousCar not fit to be driven due to leaking brake pipe
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass82,734 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,734 miles
    Test number
    257480973449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail82,719 miles (+2,744)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    256808271436
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass79,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,975 miles
    Test number
    269526334374
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail79,975 miles (+2,389)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,975 miles
    Test number
    846266534398
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass77,586 miles (+2,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,586 miles
    Test number
    835637093228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,236 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,236 miles
    Test number
    587772212311
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail75,221 miles (+2,214)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,221 miles
    Test number
    486070812385
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass73,007 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,007 miles
    Test number
    296744591296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,361 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,361 miles
    Test number
    454269490265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,313 miles (+3,640)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,313 miles
    Test number
    683821190239
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass64,673 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,673 miles
    Test number
    494399399278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,810 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,810 miles
    Test number
    380520198215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,760 miles (+3,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    464580007475
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass52,087 miles (+3,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,087 miles
    Test number
    311079286423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass48,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    48,441 miles
    Test number
    401401695264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 FJM

Does V85 FJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V85 FJM expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V85 FJM?
The MOT on V85 FJM expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V85 FJM done?
V85 FJM was recorded at 100,475 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 3,016 miles a year.
Has V85 FJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 FJM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V85 FJM 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 V85 FJM find?
V85 FJM passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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