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DS12 JVU

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,871 mi
Last recorded163,871 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 JVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 163,871 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 155,357 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2020 149,226 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 142,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 124,577 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 124,550 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,422 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in some steering components

Fail 5 Dec 2016 115,422 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in some steering components

Pass 9 May 2016 107,797 miles

Centre Rear seat belt slightly frayed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Offside Front osf wiper blade slightly split and smearing glass

Offside Rear has nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 107,797 miles

Centre Rear seat belt slightly frayed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

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

Offside Front osf wiper blade slightly split and smearing glass

Offside Rear has nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 79,106 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DS12 JVU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS12 JVU, 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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DS12 JVU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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