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BJ12 NLZ

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

209,261 mi
Last recorded209,261 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 NLZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 209,261 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 209,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 201,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 190,176 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 176,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 160,012 miles

advise small leak of grease from n/s/f cv boot

Pass 29 Jul 2019 144,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 133,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 120,199 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play **BOTH** (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 120,022 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play **BOTH** (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres slight cracking/spliting

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 Jul 2016 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres slight cracking/spliting

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,356 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to access boot area for inspection at time of test

unable to access rear seatbelts for inspection at time of test

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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BJ12 NLZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ12 NLZ, 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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BJ12 NLZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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