Renault Megane
Orange · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc
W256 SNMMOT history
W256 SNM is an orange petrol Renault Megane first used on 7 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 177,178 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 177,178 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,016 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W256 SNM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Megane
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 7 Jul 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W256 SNM was last recorded at 177,178 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Apr 2016: 107,932 miles, lower than 108,726 miles on 14 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 177,106 miles · 24 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 72 miles
- Average per year
- 6,016 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,178 miles
- 2025 – 173,191 miles
- 2024 – 164,705 miles
- 2023 – 162,433 miles
- 2022 – 159,962 miles
- 2021 – 157,775 miles
- 2020 – 155,003 miles
- 2018 – 134,584 miles
- 2017 – 122,644 miles
- 2016 – 107,932 miles
- 2015 – 93,547 miles
- 2014 – 90,204 miles
- 2013 – 84,694 miles
- 2012 – 82,274 miles
- 2011 – 78,572 miles
- 2010 – 75,126 miles
- 2009 – 71,691 miles
- 2008 – 68,272 miles
- 2006 – 61,129 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,178 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Full MOT history
30 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,178 miles (+72)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 177,178 miles
- Test number
- 261665607580
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail177,106 miles (+3,915)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,106 miles
- Test number
- 985629641516
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,191 miles (+154)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 173,191 miles
- Test number
- 862174095402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,037 miles (+8,332)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,037 miles
- Test number
- 627518615584
- MajorCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOuter Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass164,705 miles (+2,272)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 164,705 miles
- Test number
- 163460073510
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass162,433 miles (+2,471)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 162,433 miles
- Test number
- 963589520832
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass159,962 miles (+2,187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 159,962 miles
- Test number
- 435543553180
- 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 edged (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,775 miles (+58)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 157,775 miles
- Test number
- 922882691900
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,717 miles (+2,714)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,717 miles
- Test number
- 490096262365
- 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))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,003 miles (+20,419)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 155,003 miles
- Test number
- 986391026082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- 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))
Pass134,584 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 134,584 miles
- Test number
- 232084334917
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail134,584 miles (+11,940)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,584 miles
- Test number
- 547051507255
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to 1.6 mm (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass122,644 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 122,644 miles
- Test number
- 718372835846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,640 miles (+14,708)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,640 miles
- Test number
- 726516897326
- FailureCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Pass107,932 miles (-794)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 107,932 miles
- Test number
- 901620814038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,726 miles (+15,179)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,726 miles
- Test number
- 651811904478
- FailureOffside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Pass93,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 93,547 miles
- Test number
- 209174835186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,547 miles (+3,343)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,547 miles
- Test number
- 457113035188
- 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)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass90,204 miles (+5,510)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 90,204 miles
- Test number
- 288516704171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,694 miles (+2,420)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 84,694 miles
- Test number
- 159394693429
- NoteO/s/f balljoint gaitor cracked
- NoteO/s/f seat has slight movment in frame
Pass82,274 miles (+3,702)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 82,274 miles
- Test number
- 998035012133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,572 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 78,572 miles
- Test number
- 868392711186
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBoth front brake disc's worn
Fail78,572 miles (+3,446)4 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,572 miles
- Test number
- 947322911105
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBoth front brake disc's worn
Pass75,126 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 75,126 miles
- Test number
- 813496700183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,126 miles (+3,435)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,126 miles
- Test number
- 364664700161
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass71,691 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 71,691 miles
- Test number
- 821494989079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,687 miles (+3,415)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,687 miles
- Test number
- 783632789030
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail68,272 miles5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,272 miles
- Test number
- 154211528058
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass68,272 miles (+7,143)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 68,272 miles
- Test number
- 703111328082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 61,129 miles
- Test number
- 240932226349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W256 SNM
- Does W256 SNM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W256 SNM is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W256 SNM?
- The MOT on W256 SNM is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W256 SNM done?
- W256 SNM was recorded at 177,178 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,016 miles a year.
- Has W256 SNM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W256 SNM has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on W256 SNM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on W256 SNM find?
- W256 SNM passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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