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B28 SJL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,204 mi
Last recorded218,204 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 SJL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 218,204 miles

Both front antiroll bar d bushes worn

Under body corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 217,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion under body

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 217,072 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 215,517 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 215,517 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 214,162 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 212,822 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 210,535 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 210,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 205,602 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 201,564 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 201,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 197,516 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 197,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 188,118 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 176,917 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 161,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 143,119 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 142,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 127,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 114,999 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 100,253 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 89,418 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 89,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,568 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,218 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 57,218 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 41,091 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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B28 SJL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B28 SJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B28 SJL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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