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Renault Megane

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,461 cc

Y8 JFNMOT history

Y8 JFN is a grey diesel Renault Megane first used on 14 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

Y8 JFN grey Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,919 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 JFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 JFN was last recorded at 118,919 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2017: 49,606 miles, lower than 59,597 miles on 21 Mar 2017.

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
118,881 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
7,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,919 miles
  • 2025 – 116,716 miles
  • 2024 – 111,632 miles
  • 2023 – 104,104 miles
  • 2022 – 94,772 miles
  • 2021 – 81,485 miles
  • 2020 – 73,598 miles
  • 2019 – 65,070 miles
  • 2018 – 56,157 miles
  • 2017 – 51,759 miles
  • 2016 – 45,247 miles
  • 2014 – 34,487 miles
  • 2013 – 25,897 miles
  • 2012 – 18,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,919 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust heatshield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust heatshied loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,919 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,919 miles
    Test number
    982417818011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,881 miles (+2,165)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,881 miles
    Test number
    920484805165
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,716 miles
    Test number
    901913561946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose

  4. Fail116,716 miles (+5,084)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,716 miles
    Test number
    201407275376
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose

  5. Pass111,632 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,632 miles
    Test number
    512615806381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshied loose

  6. Fail111,574 miles (+7,470)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,574 miles
    Test number
    581176320267
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshied loose

  7. Pass104,104 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,104 miles
    Test number
    711796608083
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail104,052 miles (+9,280)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,052 miles
    Test number
    267146405849
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass94,772 miles (+13,287)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,772 miles
    Test number
    758570777245
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,485 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,485 miles
    Test number
    332461135415
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dark in colour

  11. Fail81,480 miles (+7,882)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,480 miles
    Test number
    706688085471
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dark in colour

  12. Pass73,598 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,598 miles
    Test number
    502556060377
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail73,598 miles (+8,528)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,598 miles
    Test number
    576937183795
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass65,070 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    326709009525
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail65,070 miles (+8,913)2 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    180123215391
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass56,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    254558964660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,157 miles (+4,398)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    853885566112
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass51,759 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,759 miles
    Test number
    930398611804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,606 miles (-9,991)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,606 miles
    Test number
    714350840868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,597 miles (+14,350)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,597 miles
    Test number
    905081432598
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer OUTER PADS SEEM TO BE LOW TO BE STRIPDOWN SOON AND CHECK

  21. Pass45,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,247 miles
    Test number
    883437090859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,247 miles (+10,760)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,247 miles
    Test number
    754516589046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Pass34,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,487 miles
    Test number
    377640944471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,486 miles (+8,589)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,486 miles
    Test number
    429170544206
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

  25. Pass25,897 miles (+7,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,897 miles
    Test number
    186848923296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass18,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,757 miles
    Test number
    425727742224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 JFN

Does Y8 JFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 JFN is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 JFN?
The MOT on Y8 JFN is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 JFN done?
Y8 JFN was recorded at 118,919 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 7,189 miles a year.
Has Y8 JFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 JFN has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 JFN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 JFN find?
Y8 JFN passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; offside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.

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