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CR12 BAK

2016 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

184,186 mi
Last recorded184,186 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR12 BAK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 184,186 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 91,122 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 84,686 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 180,255 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,979 miles

Nearside Steering rack track rod end ball joint gaiter perished.

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar drop link securing nut incorrectly positions/secured, on strut mounting location.

Pass 29 Aug 2023 163,102 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 163,102 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 63,409 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage incorrectly fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2022 145,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 145,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 47,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 126,234 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 126,234 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 111,469 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 111,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 36,780 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 36,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end dust cover damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

O/S front day time running light N/W

Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,049 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 92,049 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,452 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 90,452 miles

Nearside Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 31,033 miles

Front Damaged at bottom corner, not likely to cause injury.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 31,033 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 23,098 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring view

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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CR12 BAK is a 2016 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2016 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 49,370 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 CR12 BAK, 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 10 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CR12 BAK is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 July 2016.

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