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MJ12 PBU

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,316 mi
Last recorded173,316 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 PBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 173,316 miles

Front Nearside and Offside, Tyres wearing close to tread markers

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 173,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Nearside and Offside, Tyres wearing close to tread markers

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 167,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 158,478 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 145,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on all 4 discs

Pass 13 Sep 2021 130,196 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 115,178 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 101,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 14,900 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,812 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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MJ12 PBU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MJ12 PBU, 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 MJ12 PBU registered?

MJ12 PBU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ12 PBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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