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N1 JAH

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,696 mi
Last recorded119,696 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 JAH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 119,696 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2025 119,663 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Off side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Near side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Near side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play Near side front hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2023 178,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,006 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 11 Dec 2021 81,968 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 81,968 miles

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

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All pads front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 61,525 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 61,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,465 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 42,465 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Near side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 31,276 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 27,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,128 miles

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

engine cover fitted/under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,221 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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N1 JAH is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N1 JAH, 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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N1 JAH is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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