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EO12 CHL

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,737 mi
Last recorded104,737 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 CHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 104,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,852 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 87,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working in day time light unit / the unit is damaged / (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light / in head lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut / split on inner wall / deep enough to see construction (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working in head lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 79,832 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,096 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 72,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,927 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 59,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,280 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 42,280 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slight bind (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 34,140 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 26,699 miles

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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EO12 CHL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EO12 CHL, 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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What year was EO12 CHL registered?

EO12 CHL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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