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N19 JJW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

134,038 mi
Last recorded134,038 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 JJW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 134,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brace bar corroded to excess

Fail 17 Sep 2025 134,038 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort getting low

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brace bar corroded to excess

coolant low

Pass 18 Sep 2024 130,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle brace corroded to excess

Pass 20 Sep 2023 126,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sound bar corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 126,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sound bar corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 122,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr / osr (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cross bar rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 118,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged o\s n\s abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o\s n\s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o\s n\s (5.3.2 (b))

coolant low

cross bar rear corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 118,559 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged o\s n\s abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o\s n\s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o\s n\s (5.3.2 (b))

coolant low

cross bar rear corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 114,616 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively n/s and o/s (abs rings corroded) (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 111,519 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 111,518 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 102,906 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,363 miles

brake pipes not fully visable

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 94,363 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insercure (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes not fully visable

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,003 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 89,998 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 85,889 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 85,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 81,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,352 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2011 76,352 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,098 miles

wiper blades splitting

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,429 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,940 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 61,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,068 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,575 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 40,002 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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N19 JJW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N19 JJW, 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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N19 JJW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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