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Renault Megane

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y285 PBHMOT history

Y285 PBH is a black petrol Renault Megane first used on 24 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

Y285 PBH black Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2024
Mileage
132,253 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 PBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 PBH was last recorded at 132,253 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,410 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,843 miles
Average per year
4,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,253 miles
  • 2022 – 130,410 miles
  • 2021 – 127,002 miles
  • 2020 – 124,077 miles
  • 2019 – 121,043 miles
  • 2018 – 120,620 miles
  • 2017 – 119,108 miles
  • 2016 – 116,274 miles
  • 2015 – 113,837 miles
  • 2012 – 111,054 miles
  • 2011 – 100,582 miles
  • 2010 – 90,713 miles
  • 2009 – 81,215 miles
  • 2008 – 72,355 miles
  • 2007 – 63,553 miles
  • 2006 – 50,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,253 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,253 miles (+1,843)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    132,253 miles
    Test number
    574359461608
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass130,410 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,410 miles
    Test number
    898280157060
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail130,410 miles (+3,408)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,410 miles
    Test number
    679647279580
    • Repaired at testRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass127,002 miles (+2,925)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,002 miles
    Test number
    455602851406
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass124,077 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,077 miles
    Test number
    297289220355
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail124,052 miles (+3,009)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,052 miles
    Test number
    173888189126
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass121,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,043 miles
    Test number
    133204293704
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail121,043 miles (+423)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,043 miles
    Test number
    116766294422
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,620 miles
    Test number
    893976053189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Fail120,620 miles (+1,512)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,620 miles
    Test number
    367301999072
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass119,108 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    841305857829
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail119,108 miles (+2,834)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    260947337238
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass116,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,274 miles
    Test number
    130226478715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    894410878502
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass113,837 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    113,837 miles
    Test number
    738654835010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail113,837 miles (+2,783)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,837 miles
    Test number
    295403635045
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass111,054 miles (+10,472)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,054 miles
    Test number
    279608552129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  18. Pass100,582 miles (+9,869)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,582 miles
    Test number
    715673461000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,713 miles (+9,498)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,713 miles
    Test number
    653278580031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,215 miles (+8,860)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    81,215 miles
    Test number
    301498269048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,355 miles (+8,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,355 miles
    Test number
    154599088009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,553 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    823363987014
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass63,553 miles (+12,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    942053187045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,968 miles
    Test number
    113177676023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about Y285 PBH

Does Y285 PBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 PBH expired on 19 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 PBH?
The MOT on Y285 PBH expired on 19 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 PBH done?
Y285 PBH was recorded at 132,253 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 4,804 miles a year.
Has Y285 PBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 PBH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y285 PBH 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 Y285 PBH find?
Y285 PBH passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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