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RJ61 DMY

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,192 mi
Last recorded112,192 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 DMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 112,192 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 112,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 102,552 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 94,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall, from being run flat, tyre needs removing to fully assess structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 85,499 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 85,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 72,930 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Dec 2020 68,792 miles

brake fluid discoloured

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

Fail 21 Dec 2020 68,778 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake fluid discoloured

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,970 miles

beam deflectors fitted on both headlamps

brake fluid discoloured - recommend replacement

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

Fail 14 Jan 2020 63,970 miles

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

beam deflectors fitted on both headlamps

brake fluid discoloured - recommend replacement

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,412 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 55,412 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 45,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,144 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 33,144 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 20,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, inner edge is worn. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, inner edge is worn. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 10,482 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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RJ61 DMY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ61 DMY, 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 RJ61 DMY registered?

RJ61 DMY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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