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JFZ 3490

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,238 mi
Last recorded40,238 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 3490
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 40,238 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 40,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 38,753 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 36,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 35,681 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 35,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 32,190 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2022 32,131 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 29,405 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 23,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,701 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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JFZ 3490 is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFZ 3490, 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 3490 registered?

JFZ 3490 is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is JFZ 3490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFZ 3490 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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