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AJ12 EYF

2012 Renault Megane

Cream Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,698 mi
Last recorded137,698 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 137,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 112,002 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn outer edge

Fail 11 Jul 2025 112,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2024 99,473 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 91,546 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 86,521 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 86,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,860 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 78,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Day running light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2020 71,687 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,882 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped, Inner Face Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped / Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped, Inner Face Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Shoulder's Heavily Worn. 205/50W17X.l. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped / Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 62,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,835 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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AJ12 EYF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Cream with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ12 EYF, 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 14 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ12 EYF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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