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RJ07 BEN

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,520 mi
Last recorded93,520 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 BEN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 93,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2026 96,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 84,810 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 91,500 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 91,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 83,158 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,522 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2024 86,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wheel nuts and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,313 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering tie rod

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 80,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner steering tie rod

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 72,185 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 72,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,947 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,146 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 76,146 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,536 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,951 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 56,951 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 59,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,927 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 45,246 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,066 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Tyre minor perishing

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,721 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 26,897 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,518 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 16,816 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,908 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,088 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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RJ07 BEN is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RJ07 BEN, 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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RJ07 BEN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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