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DMZ 116

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,239 mi
Last recorded152,239 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMZ 116
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 152,239 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2024 149,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 148,807 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 131,611 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 111,517 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 92,643 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 92,325 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,170 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 73,176 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,415 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges 235/40/18

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear tyre perished along tread

Offside Rear Brake binding lightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in it ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,931 miles

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

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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DMZ 116 is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DMZ 116, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DMZ 116 registered?

DMZ 116 is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is DMZ 116 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMZ 116 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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