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J20 CRY

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,625 mi
Last recorded110,625 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 CRY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 110,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 103,865 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 92,467 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 92,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 77,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 57,322 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 57,320 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 54,429 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 50,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 50,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 49,564 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 44,078 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 37,959 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 37,959 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 31,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside rear

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

Pass 18 May 2016 27,056 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted prevents full inspection of seatbelt

Offside Rear Child seat fitted prevents full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 18 May 2016 27,056 miles

Nearside Front 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 Child seat fitted prevents full inspection of seatbelt

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted prevents full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 19 May 2015 22,143 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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J20 CRY is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J20 CRY, 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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J20 CRY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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