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RJ61 DNE

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,684 mi
Last recorded66,684 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 DNE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 66,684 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 59,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s shock absorber outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 53,381 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and all four sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 46,485 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four side external casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 39,744 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side external casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 35,051 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 33,638 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 33,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central stop light not working

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 32,234 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 30,147 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 30,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 27,263 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 27,259 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 22,866 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 17,480 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,663 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 DNE is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ61 DNE, 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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RJ61 DNE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2012.

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