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NJ12 BKD

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,802 mi
Last recorded88,802 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 BKD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 68,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 58,038 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 53,005 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working

Offside Side repeater lense missing

Fail 27 May 2022 53,003 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Side repeater lense missing

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,118 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 50,117 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 46,416 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 46,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides greased front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,946 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,545 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,038 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ12 BKD is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 NJ12 BKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ12 BKD registered?

NJ12 BKD is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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