2000 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · X488 BJA
2000 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 73,116 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X488 BJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 73,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X488 BJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Renault Megane (X488 BJA) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
X488 BJA Mileage History
- 20/10/202370,069 mi
- 30/09/202471,774 mi+1,705 mi
- 30/09/202471,774 mi
- 23/09/202573,116 mi+1,342 mi
- 23/09/202573,116 mi
Average of roughly 1,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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