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JFZ 2516

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,666 mi
Last recorded135,666 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 2516
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 135,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tail light damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2024 125,602 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 120,450 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 115,648 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 112,556 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,460 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 104,460 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 97,157 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 28 May 2019 94,134 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear to outer edge,and has damage to outer sidewall,no cords visible

emissions too clean to register

Fail 28 May 2019 94,133 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear to outer edge,and has damage to outer sidewall,no cords visible

emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 May 2018 87,801 miles

Undertray not fully secure front edge (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 23 May 2017 79,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 73,696 miles

Rear both tyres cracking but no cords are visible

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 73,696 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

Rear both tyres cracking but no cords are visible

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,564 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 67,564 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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JFZ 2516 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 JFZ 2516, 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 JFZ 2516 registered?

JFZ 2516 is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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