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NJ12 TSY

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 TSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 113,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 107,873 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 107,873 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 102,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 98,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2021 90,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2020 77,971 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,902 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,800 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 12 Dec 2017 52,291 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 42,591 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

under body tray fitted restricting inspection

Fail 17 Dec 2016 42,591 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

under body tray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2016 29,567 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 29,567 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 16,932 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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NJ12 TSY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red 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 TSY, 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 NJ12 TSY registered?

NJ12 TSY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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