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Renault Megane

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X741 FAFMOT history

X741 FAF is a green petrol Renault Megane first used on 16 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2022.

X741 FAF green Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2023
Mileage
139,576 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X741 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X741 FAF was last recorded at 139,576 miles on 16 Aug 2022, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,550 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
6,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,576 miles
  • 2021 – 131,346 miles
  • 2020 – 123,548 miles
  • 2019 – 115,866 miles
  • 2018 – 105,333 miles
  • 2017 – 94,173 miles
  • 2016 – 86,130 miles
  • 2015 – 80,393 miles
  • 2014 – 75,041 miles
  • 2013 – 70,541 miles
  • 2012 – 64,904 miles
  • 2011 – 60,363 miles
  • 2010 – 57,201 miles
  • 2009 – 52,980 miles
  • 2008 – 50,079 miles
  • 2007 – 46,970 miles
  • 2006 – 41,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,576 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,576 miles (+26)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,576 miles
    Test number
    666947916897
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail139,550 miles (+8,204)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,550 miles
    Test number
    427023843157
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass131,346 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,346 miles
    Test number
    521759528697
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail131,343 miles (+7,795)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,343 miles
    Test number
    568404965443
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured bracket broken and missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass123,548 miles (+7,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,548 miles
    Test number
    762221438070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,866 miles (+43)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,866 miles
    Test number
    699174550994
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail115,823 miles (+10,490)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,823 miles
    Test number
    238973609320
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,333 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,333 miles
    Test number
    390370166966
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail105,318 miles (+11,145)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,318 miles
    Test number
    520678596787
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass94,173 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,173 miles
    Test number
    146722269984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,028 miles (+7,898)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,028 miles
    Test number
    215138280040
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass86,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,130 miles
    Test number
    770658844137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside torsion bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside torsion bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

  13. Fail86,130 miles (+5,737)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,130 miles
    Test number
    128770118197
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside torsion bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside torsion bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

  14. Pass80,393 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,393 miles
    Test number
    315135505482
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slighty perished

  15. Fail80,393 miles (+5,352)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,393 miles
    Test number
    578475005249
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slighty perished

  16. Pass75,041 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,041 miles
    Test number
    537856504298
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail75,041 miles (+4,500)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,041 miles
    Test number
    119966704274
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Pass70,541 miles (+5,637)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,541 miles
    Test number
    719119693109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/r damper dust cover insecure
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteSlight weep from pas pump

  19. Pass64,904 miles (+4,541)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,904 miles
    Test number
    745653392145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

  20. Pass60,363 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,363 miles
    Test number
    856806291182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,201 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    174041890150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,980 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    744752799161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,079 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,079 miles
    Test number
    241694298151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,970 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,970 miles
    Test number
    371128107493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,667 miles
    Test number
    170405496183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X741 FAF

Does X741 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X741 FAF expired on 16 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X741 FAF?
The MOT on X741 FAF expired on 16 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X741 FAF done?
X741 FAF was recorded at 139,576 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2022, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
Has X741 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X741 FAF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X741 FAF 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 X741 FAF find?
X741 FAF passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing.

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