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RJ12 EWE

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,659 mi
Last recorded191,659 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 EWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 191,659 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 191,659 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 183,322 miles

Rear NSR/OSR SHOCK CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2024 172,176 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

rear shocks and springs corroded

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2024 172,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

nearside rear brake lagging in operation slightly

rear shocks and springs corroded

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2023 161,357 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 150,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

all tyres perished/cracking

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 14 Jun 2022 150,429 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

all tyres perished/cracking

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 May 2021 136,807 miles

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

emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading.

rear tyres perished/cracking

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jun 2020 125,577 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 125,577 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X3

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,819 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,290 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,188 miles

Engine cover & under-tray hinder view to some testable items

N/s rear tyre has a large nail

Play noted in o/s rear hub

Pass 24 May 2016 67,241 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,457 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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RJ12 EWE 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 75%.

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 RJ12 EWE, 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 RJ12 EWE registered?

RJ12 EWE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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