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ND12 PHJ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,897 mi
Last recorded70,897 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 PHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 70,897 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer light cluster damaged

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer light cluster damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2025 70,895 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer light cluster damaged

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer light cluster damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,370 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 66,361 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 62,519 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

customer provided reciept for DPF cleaning

Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,995 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

customer provided reciept for DPF cleaning

Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

customer provided reciept for DPF cleaning

Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,932 miles

Nearside Rear 1 tailgate light inop

Fail 30 Oct 2020 54,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 1 tailgate light inop

Pass 24 Oct 2019 51,415 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 51,415 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 48,476 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 48,473 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,937 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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ND12 PHJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey 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 ND12 PHJ, 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 ND12 PHJ registered?

ND12 PHJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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