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Renault Megane

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y231 HFJMOT history

Y231 HFJ is a silver petrol Renault Megane first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 59,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

Y231 HFJ silver Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
59,224 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 HFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 HFJ was last recorded at 59,224 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,131 miles · 8 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
1,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 59,224 miles
  • 2020 – 59,131 miles
  • 2019 – 58,860 miles
  • 2015 – 58,588 miles
  • 2014 – 54,898 miles
  • 2013 – 53,770 miles
  • 2012 – 53,270 miles
  • 2011 – 49,325 miles
  • 2010 – 45,907 miles
  • 2009 – 42,130 miles
  • 2008 – 39,620 miles
  • 2007 – 36,721 miles
  • 2006 – 33,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,224 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,224 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    188639040872
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass59,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    856399048998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,131 miles (+271)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    810589441293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  4. Pass58,860 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,860 miles
    Test number
    608145425308
    • MinorWindow seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Rear window. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail58,860 miles (+272)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,860 miles
    Test number
    390759936485
    • 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))
    • MinorWindow seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Rear window. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,588 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,588 miles
    Test number
    578074895146
    • NoteRear exaust box corroded , not blowing

  7. Fail58,588 miles (+3,690)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,588 miles
    Test number
    198284795102
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exaust box corroded , not blowing

  8. Pass54,898 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,898 miles
    Test number
    229819124169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,770 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,770 miles
    Test number
    147734483485
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  10. Fail53,769 miles (+499)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,769 miles
    Test number
    786614083092
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  11. Pass53,270 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    227563422012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,325 miles
    Test number
    699665241071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,325 miles (+3,418)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,325 miles
    Test number
    835612341072
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

  14. Pass45,907 miles (+3,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,907 miles
    Test number
    883730530018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass42,130 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,130 miles
    Test number
    741753449008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,620 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,620 miles
    Test number
    662094028065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,721 miles
    Test number
    912024427041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,721 miles (+3,229)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,721 miles
    Test number
    933424427033
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass33,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,492 miles
    Test number
    510556826002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about Y231 HFJ

Does Y231 HFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 HFJ expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 HFJ?
The MOT on Y231 HFJ expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 HFJ done?
Y231 HFJ was recorded at 59,224 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 1,614 miles a year.
Has Y231 HFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 HFJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y231 HFJ 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 Y231 HFJ find?
Y231 HFJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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