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BV12 UZW

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,098 mi
Last recorded85,098 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,098 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear park only just met braking efficiency needs adjustment or repair

Pass 3 May 2019 77,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 76,710 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coolant bottle cap missing

engine has a misfire

Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,501 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 71,501 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 61,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,118 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 53,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,221 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BV12 UZW is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV12 UZW, 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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BV12 UZW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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