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2001 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · B28 SJL

B28 SJL

2001 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 218,204 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
RENAULT MEGANE
Year / Origin
2001 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
218,204 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1598cc
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B28 SJL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
  • 218,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

B28 SJL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 2001 Renault Megane (B28 SJL) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

B28 SJL Mileage History

  1. 30/01/2023215,517 mi
  2. 30/01/2023215,517 mi
  3. 15/01/2024217,072 mi+1,555 mi
  4. 23/01/2025217,966 mi+894 mi
  5. 05/01/2026218,204 mi+238 mi

Average of roughly 916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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2001 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SCRAPPED RECORD

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