2001 Renault Megane 2.0L Petrol · Y81 TNC
2001 Renault Megane (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 82,947 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y81 TNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 82,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
Y81 TNC 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 2001 Renault Megane (Y81 TNC) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
Y81 TNC Mileage History
- 05/08/202271,880 mi
- 08/08/202374,777 mi+2,897 mi
- 12/08/202478,350 mi+3,573 mi
- 07/08/202582,947 mi+4,597 mi
- 07/08/202582,947 mi
Average of roughly 3,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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