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MJ12 UXK

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,593 mi
Last recorded97,593 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 UXK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 97,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,070 miles

Offside Rear tyre cutting out on in side

Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,429 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

OSR brake showing signs of over heating

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 50,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

OSR brake showing signs of over heating

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin est 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin EST. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 34,752 miles

NSR tyre inner side wall has small splits in but not deep enough to exposed the cords

Fail 30 May 2017 34,752 miles

NSR tyre inner side wall has small splits in but not deep enough to exposed the cords

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 27,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

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

Fail 27 May 2015 19,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 19,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UXK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

MJ12 UXK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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