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Renault Megane

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

X785 DEFMOT history

X785 DEF is a red petrol Renault Megane first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

X785 DEF red Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2023
Mileage
64,530 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X785 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X785 DEF was last recorded at 64,530 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2015: 40,892 miles, lower than 40,982 miles on 8 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
64,530 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,530 miles
  • 2021 – 59,514 miles
  • 2020 – 54,357 miles
  • 2019 – 48,045 miles
  • 2018 – 41,984 miles
  • 2017 – 41,783 miles
  • 2016 – 41,461 miles
  • 2015 – 40,892 miles
  • 2014 – 39,948 miles
  • 2013 – 39,255 miles
  • 2012 – 38,387 miles
  • 2011 – 37,775 miles
  • 2010 – 36,612 miles
  • 2009 – 34,140 miles
  • 2008 – 31,292 miles
  • 2007 – 29,493 miles
  • 2006 – 28,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,530 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    169699185950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  2. Fail64,530 miles (+5,016)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    214734783016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  3. Pass59,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    109983577540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,514 miles (+5,157)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    733857540013
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass54,357 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    827002625228
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail54,357 miles (+6,312)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    400430832970
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass48,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,045 miles
    Test number
    477252149902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,040 miles (+6,056)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    984962451594
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass41,984 miles (+201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    403880063103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass41,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,783 miles
    Test number
    843937593436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,783 miles (+322)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,783 miles
    Test number
    627723738524
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  12. Pass41,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,461 miles
    Test number
    209112726327
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail41,461 miles (+569)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,461 miles
    Test number
    371782996147
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass40,892 miles (-90)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,892 miles
    Test number
    965837187563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,982 miles (+1,034)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,982 miles
    Test number
    840984488841
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass39,948 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,948 miles
    Test number
    457773044481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,255 miles
    Test number
    288139333392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,255 miles (+868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,255 miles
    Test number
    348207733388
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass38,387 miles (+612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,387 miles
    Test number
    525109432386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass37,775 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,775 miles
    Test number
    248604431338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,612 miles
    Test number
    884067240322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,612 miles (+2,472)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,612 miles
    Test number
    140667340384
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass34,140 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,140 miles
    Test number
    803384569369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,520 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,520 miles
    Test number
    522590529047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,292 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,292 miles
    Test number
    874442428050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,493 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    762534427053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,173 miles
    Test number
    934634326075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X785 DEF

Does X785 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X785 DEF expired on 29 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X785 DEF?
The MOT on X785 DEF expired on 29 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X785 DEF done?
X785 DEF was recorded at 64,530 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 2,153 miles a year.
Has X785 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X785 DEF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X785 DEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X785 DEF find?
X785 DEF passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside outer sill corroded.

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