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Renault Megane

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y253 RDCMOT history

Y253 RDC is a blue petrol Renault Megane first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

Y253 RDC blue Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2022
Mileage
94,289 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 RDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y253 RDC was last recorded at 94,289 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 6,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,646 miles · 19 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,643 miles
Average per year
3,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,289 miles
  • 2021 – 87,646 miles
  • 2019 – 77,200 miles
  • 2018 – 75,693 miles
  • 2017 – 72,565 miles
  • 2016 – 62,366 miles
  • 2015 – 55,740 miles
  • 2014 – 53,478 miles
  • 2013 – 51,447 miles
  • 2012 – 49,192 miles
  • 2011 – 46,965 miles
  • 2010 – 44,378 miles
  • 2009 – 41,947 miles
  • 2007 – 38,486 miles
  • 2006 – 32,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,289 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid condition of wipers unknown due to washers inoperative (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,289 miles (+6,643)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    703757412738
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid condition of wipers unknown due to washers inoperative (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass cracked

  2. Pass87,646 miles (+10,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    562620252642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear footbrake effort lower than offside rear ,advise closer inspection
    • AdvisoryWasher pump weak

  3. Pass77,200 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,200 miles
    Test number
    413803079913
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail77,200 miles (+1,507)4 major1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,200 miles
    Test number
    767152222787
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass75,693 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,693 miles
    Test number
    270473738447
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail75,693 miles (+3,128)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,693 miles
    Test number
    212451552494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass72,565 miles (+10,199)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    495114973775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,366 miles (+6,626)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    618130163166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driver seat has slight movement
    • AdvisoryCenter stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryIn vehicle headlamp adjustment set back to zero

  9. Pass55,740 miles (+2,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,740 miles
    Test number
    669776775149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail53,478 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,478 miles
    Test number
    228061064407
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass53,478 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,478 miles
    Test number
    739621464190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,447 miles (+2,255)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,447 miles
    Test number
    759640773178
    • NoteCondition of brake pipe over rear heat shield not known!limited vision
    • NoteFront disc inner surfaces poor(condition of inner pads not known!),advise renewing asap
    • NoteSlight binding of offside front brake

  13. Pass49,192 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    587851012184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,965 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,965 miles
    Test number
    986170821004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,378 miles
    Test number
    811332510055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail44,378 miles (+2,431)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,378 miles
    Test number
    763992810085
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass41,947 miles (+3,461)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,947 miles
    Test number
    962407429027
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing thin

  18. Pass38,486 miles (+2,900)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,486 miles
    Test number
    293355857362
    • NoteRear wiper split

  19. Pass35,586 miles (+3,122)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,586 miles
    Test number
    911952207079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass32,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,464 miles
    Test number
    150496706477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 RDC

Does Y253 RDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 RDC expired on 18 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 RDC?
The MOT on Y253 RDC expired on 18 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 RDC done?
Y253 RDC was recorded at 94,289 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 3,861 miles a year.
Has Y253 RDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 RDC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y253 RDC 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 Y253 RDC find?
Y253 RDC failed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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