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RJ61 PXE

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,818 mi
Last recorded124,818 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 124,818 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 109,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 96,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 96,670 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 90,447 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 90,447 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 84,748 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 78,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 69,363 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 69,363 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 53,396 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 53,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,092 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 46,633 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,101 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 33,929 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 33,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 PXE 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 70.6%.

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

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