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BN12 GWC

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,251 mi
Last recorded152,251 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 GWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 152,251 miles

Central heat-sheilding insecure

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 May 2020 152,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central heat-sheilding insecure

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 131,113 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 131,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,962 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Fail 21 Jun 2017 118,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,913 miles

Front Both wipers slightly smearing - Aero

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m - starting crack - no cords shown - 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1m -worn on edge - starting crack - 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 99,913 miles

Front Both wipers slightly smearing - Aero

Front Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m - starting crack - no cords shown - 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1m -worn on edge - starting crack - 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,619 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 74,619 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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BN12 GWC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BN12 GWC, 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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BN12 GWC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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