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HJ12 XJH

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,199 mi
Last recorded56,199 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 XJH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 56,199 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 56,199 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 54,001 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 14 Mar 2025 54,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Mar 2024 51,819 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 7 Mar 2024 51,819 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 27 Feb 2023 50,025 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,767 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 47,767 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 45,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,792 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,934 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,994 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,007 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,393 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HJ12 XJH is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ12 XJH, 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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What year was HJ12 XJH registered?

HJ12 XJH is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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