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MT61 JXO

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,397 mi
Last recorded107,397 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 JXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 107,397 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 102,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp poor beam image

Pass 20 Mar 2024 96,826 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 96,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 90,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,329 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 84,312 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 78,457 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,902 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,026 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 58,403 miles

no smoke detected on test

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,872 miles

Nearside Rear tyre rubber cracking in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint dust cover not on right (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop when off?

Offside Rear tyre outer edge low

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edges very close to going to cords but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 51,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides been reset (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre rubber cracking in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint dust cover not on right (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop when off?

Offside Rear tyre outer edge low

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edges very close to going to cords but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,712 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2015 44,552 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,552 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 JXO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXO, 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 MT61 JXO registered?

MT61 JXO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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