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SJ53 PSS

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,673 mi
Last recorded100,673 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 PSS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 100,673 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,829 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 94,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 75,541 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 75,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 52,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,038 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 44,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,442 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2018 31,442 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2017 24,418 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewalls perished

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

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,445 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 19,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2016 16,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 12,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SJ53 PSS is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SJ53 PSS, 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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SJ53 PSS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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