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MJ61 XEB

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,216 mi
Last recorded166,216 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 XEB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 166,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Jan 2023 166,207 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2022 141,582 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 141,582 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 127,957 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 127,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 127,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 118,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nailed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,207 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 109,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 98,134 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,261 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 77,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MJ61 XEB 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 MJ61 XEB, 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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MJ61 XEB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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