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MJ12 PDX

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,654 mi
Last recorded79,654 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 PDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 79,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 79,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure clips broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 76,920 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 76,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 73,017 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 69,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 68,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 63,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,252 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 47,252 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 23,986 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 20,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 PDX is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

MJ12 PDX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ12 PDX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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