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SD61 RZJ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,188 mi
Last recorded77,188 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 RZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 77,188 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 71,163 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 71,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & perishing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & perishing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 66,428 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 61,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 51,185 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,171 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 42,129 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,829 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,578 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 41,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,300 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 38,658 miles

boot will not open outside

Fail 4 Jan 2018 38,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

boot will not open outside

Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,067 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,859 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 21,468 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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SD61 RZJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SD61 RZJ, 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 SD61 RZJ registered?

SD61 RZJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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The MOT history for SD61 RZJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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