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2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,400 mi
Last recorded155,400 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 NUM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 155,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.3mm tread and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2025

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.3mm tread and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 150,045 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 147,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 142,171 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 142,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 133,338 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 133,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 126,397 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 114,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,624 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,256 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,079 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads lumpy

Fail 26 Jan 2015 63,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,263 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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MW61 NUM is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MW61 NUM, 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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MW61 NUM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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