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F8 JJC

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,585 mi
Last recorded101,585 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 JJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 101,585 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 101,585 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 95,194 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 95,148 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Hub lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2024 89,841 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Hub lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2024 89,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever on caliper faulty / not returning

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 72,315 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2020 66,948 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 66,948 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,181 miles

cut on osf tyre outer wall but no cords expossed

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,077 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 48,074 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Day time running light

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front daytime running light

Pass 25 Feb 2017 36,960 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 36,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,634 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 29,634 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play lower joint on hub (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,231 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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F8 JJC is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F8 JJC, 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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F8 JJC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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