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MT61 JVM

2012 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,458 mi
Last recorded82,458 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 JVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 82,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

secondary bonnet catch ineffective

Pass 9 Mar 2025 78,268 miles

Front subframe crossmembers onto radiator support corroded but not seriously weakened

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe before axel onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted so inspection of some components reduced

Pass 27 Feb 2024 73,794 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 73,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,205 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 71,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 61,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 58,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,110 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 51,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,863 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,302 miles

NSF tyre depth on 2.5mm

OSF outer tyre wall has damage

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 34,083 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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MT61 JVM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT61 JVM, 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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MT61 JVM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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