2011 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · SH61 KNR
2011 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 116,300 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH61 KNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 116,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH61 KNR 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 (SH61 KNR) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
SH61 KNR Mileage History
- 01/08/202498,202 mi
- 01/08/2024155,291 mi+57,089 mi
- 13/08/2025104,496 mi-50,795 mi
- 17/07/2026116,299 mi+11,803 mi
- 17/07/2026116,300 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk3
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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