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PJ07 CAT

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,378 mi
Last recorded68,378 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 CAT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,378 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 66,202 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 64,073 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,332 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 60,803 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,409 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 59,400 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 57,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,699 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,403 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 54,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 50,957 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 50,957 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 38,316 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 26,197 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm and edges worn smooth

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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PJ07 CAT is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PJ07 CAT, 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 PJ07 CAT registered?

PJ07 CAT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is PJ07 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ07 CAT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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