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RJ61 UHU

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,563 mi
Last recorded123,563 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 UHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 123,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,319 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 98,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 84,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 67,639 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,211 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,979 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 35,979 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing the screen directly in front of the drivers view to the front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,685 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,548 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 25,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 17,394 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 UHU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ61 UHU registered?

RJ61 UHU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is RJ61 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 UHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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