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JE51 NUS

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,820 mi
Last recorded123,820 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE51 NUS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 123,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.57mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 123,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.43mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.57mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 118,338 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 118,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 112,239 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 112,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 106,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 106,406 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,145 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 101,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,086 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 96,082 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,312 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/bald very edges 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 89,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Metal to metal score (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/bald very edges 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/bald very edges 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 82,394 miles

Front screen, tiny chip in other swept zone under 40mm

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre very outside edges wearing low and has small cuts in outer side wall

Fail 2 Feb 2018 71,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre very outside edges wearing low and has small cuts in outer side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 60,349 miles

Both front tyres very low on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,322 miles

emissions too clean

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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JE51 NUS is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 JE51 NUS, 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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JE51 NUS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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