2011 Renault Megane 1.9L Diesel · NJ61 MYK
2011 Renault Megane (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 88,924 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ61 MYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/10/2026
- 88,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ61 MYK 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 2011 Renault Megane (NJ61 MYK) between August 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NJ61 MYK Mileage History
- 18/08/202279,791 mi
- 01/10/202483,581 mi+3,790 mi
- 23/10/202585,191 mi+1,610 mi
- 27/10/202585,192 mi+1 mi
- 27/10/202688,924 mi+3,732 mi
Average of roughly 2,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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