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JFZ 3491

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,660 mi
Last recorded111,660 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 3491
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,660 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 105,813 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2022 105,813 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 100,512 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 100,512 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 96,911 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2020 96,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,001 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 91,956 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All road wheels (5.2.3 (i))

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,764 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,735 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 78,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,978 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 3491 is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 3491, 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 3491 registered?

JFZ 3491 is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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The MOT history for JFZ 3491 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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