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Renault Megane

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y259 XDSMOT history

Y259 XDS is a silver petrol Renault Megane first used on 6 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

Y259 XDS silver Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2023
Mileage
109,340 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 XDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 XDS was last recorded at 109,340 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,340 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,340 miles
  • 2021 – 109,340 miles
  • 2020 – 109,340 miles
  • 2019 – 109,340 miles
  • 2018 – 100,856 miles
  • 2017 – 97,267 miles
  • 2016 – 89,830 miles
  • 2015 – 81,141 miles
  • 2014 – 71,887 miles
  • 2013 – 65,747 miles
  • 2012 – 62,799 miles
  • 2011 – 59,299 miles
  • 2010 – 57,223 miles
  • 2009 – 55,573 miles
  • 2008 – 52,830 miles
  • 2007 – 49,697 miles
  • 2006 – 46,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,340 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear support bar excessively corrodedRecorded at 3 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.

  • Rear support bar corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    550232804096
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear support bar excessively corroded

  2. Fail109,340 miles2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    324596635986
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear support bar excessively corroded

  3. Fail109,340 miles1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    245782746887
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear support bar excessively corroded

  4. Pass109,340 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    254687824776
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear support bar corroded

  5. Pass109,340 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    424898187328
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear cross bar corroded and middle section missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass109,340 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    296574933019
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear support bar corroded

  7. Fail109,340 miles (+8,484)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    244374057507
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear support bar corroded

  8. Pass100,856 miles (+3,589)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,856 miles
    Test number
    635372935454
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear support bar corroded

  9. Pass97,267 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,267 miles
    Test number
    296659662669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,265 miles (+7,435)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,265 miles
    Test number
    515237222504
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass89,830 miles (+8,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,830 miles
    Test number
    696796572627
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass81,141 miles (+9,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    397382705462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass71,887 miles (+6,140)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,887 miles
    Test number
    676447094159
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  14. Pass65,747 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,747 miles
    Test number
    646840213202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,799 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,799 miles
    Test number
    695122612242
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass62,799 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,799 miles
    Test number
    995972112252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,299 miles (+2,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,299 miles
    Test number
    156850411276
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,223 miles (+1,650)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,223 miles
    Test number
    380994510421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to bodywork
    • NoteRear suspension surpport bracket rusty

  19. Pass55,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,573 miles
    Test number
    150165409274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,573 miles (+2,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,573 miles
    Test number
    324154509263
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass52,830 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,830 miles
    Test number
    163609668298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,697 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,697 miles
    Test number
    791723067217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,695 miles (+3,301)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,695 miles
    Test number
    283232067221
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass46,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,394 miles
    Test number
    564765566257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y259 XDS

Does Y259 XDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y259 XDS expired on 7 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y259 XDS?
The MOT on Y259 XDS expired on 7 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y259 XDS done?
Y259 XDS was recorded at 109,340 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 3,944 miles a year.
Has Y259 XDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 XDS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y259 XDS 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 Y259 XDS find?
Y259 XDS passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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