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Renault Megane

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y873 LJBMOT history

Y873 LJB is a blue petrol Renault Megane first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2026.

Y873 LJB blue Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
62,406 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 LJB
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
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 LJB was last recorded at 62,406 miles on 19 Apr 2026, 1,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2015: 42,091 miles, lower than 407,000 miles on 28 Apr 2014.

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
61,104 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,302 miles
Average per year
2,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,406 miles
  • 2025 – 61,104 miles
  • 2024 – 60,241 miles
  • 2023 – 58,659 miles
  • 2022 – 56,521 miles
  • 2021 – 55,539 miles
  • 2020 – 52,797 miles
  • 2019 – 51,525 miles
  • 2018 – 47,684 miles
  • 2017 – 46,140 miles
  • 2016 – 43,607 miles
  • 2015 – 42,091 miles
  • 2014 – 407,000 miles
  • 2013 – 38,927 miles
  • 2012 – 37,399 miles
  • 2011 – 34,601 miles
  • 2010 – 32,428 miles
  • 2009 – 29,473 miles
  • 2008 – 24,252 miles
  • 2006 – 21,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,406 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,406 miles (+1,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    176878701281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass61,104 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    61,104 miles
    Test number
    816553470221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,241 miles (+1,582)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    60,241 miles
    Test number
    391533909112
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,659 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    58,659 miles
    Test number
    978025734737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,521 miles (+982)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2023
    Odometer
    56,521 miles
    Test number
    446146369906
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass55,539 miles (+2,742)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    747657241906
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,797 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,797 miles
    Test number
    137443442358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,525 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    51,525 miles
    Test number
    164806003684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,684 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,684 miles
    Test number
    504397124979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,140 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,140 miles
    Test number
    618892029861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,607 miles
    Test number
    887347393853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,607 miles (+1,516)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,607 miles
    Test number
    887297179802
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass42,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,091 miles
    Test number
    346987315167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,091 miles (-364,909)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,091 miles
    Test number
    828567815130
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass407,000 miles (+368,073)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    407,000 miles
    Test number
    287508514411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,927 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,927 miles
    Test number
    766264813140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,902 miles (+1,503)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,902 miles
    Test number
    128912613162
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolent level is slightly low

  18. Pass37,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,399 miles
    Test number
    565745912109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,399 miles (+2,798)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,399 miles
    Test number
    226625512122
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass34,601 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    678260411128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    503729200132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,426 miles (+2,953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,426 miles
    Test number
    112089700101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Fail29,473 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,473 miles
    Test number
    260592219138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass29,473 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,473 miles
    Test number
    483292519115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,252 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,252 miles
    Test number
    521731908141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,619 miles
    Test number
    541777516180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y873 LJB

Does Y873 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y873 LJB is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y873 LJB?
The MOT on Y873 LJB is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y873 LJB done?
Y873 LJB was recorded at 62,406 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2026, an average of 2,042 miles a year.
Has Y873 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 LJB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on Y873 LJB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y873 LJB find?
Y873 LJB passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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