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W121 MJK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,243 mi
Last recorded85,243 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 MJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 85,243 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 85,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,586 miles

front brake calipers corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 82,586 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

front brake calipers corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 81,917 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,626 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,755 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 77,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,867 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,969 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left / perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left / perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear lateral bar heavily corroded / sections missing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,028 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coolant rad as sings of a leak / osf and nsr tyres perished on outer sidwalls / brakepipes covered in grease / lateral bar corroded

osf tyre oworn low to 2mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coolant rad as sings of a leak / osf and nsr tyres perished on outer sidwalls / brakepipes covered in grease / lateral bar corroded

osf tyre oworn low to 2mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 69,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

anti noise bar corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 67,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

anti noise bar corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 67,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,714 miles

advise full brake check slight binding on o/s/r wheel,

advise track wear on tyres

Fail 9 Sep 2011 61,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise full brake check slight binding on o/s/r wheel,

advise track wear on tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,221 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 56,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 50,112 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,845 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,378 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,530 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 26,685 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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W121 MJK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W121 MJK, 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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W121 MJK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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