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FN12 WCV

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,804 mi
Last recorded135,804 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 WCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 135,804 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 135,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN,DAMAGED,DETERIORATED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2023 135,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle UNEVEN BRAKE APPLICATION (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN,DAMAGED,DETERIORATED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 132,956 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,553 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 125,553 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,957 miles

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

both front tyres worn low

damage front bumper, inner wing plastic arches

low parking brake readings, caliper levers not resting on their stops

nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

Fail 16 Jan 2020 119,670 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (f))

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

both front tyres worn low

damage front bumper, inner wing plastic arches

low parking brake readings, caliper levers not resting on their stops

nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

Pass 8 Jan 2019 113,124 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2019 113,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,248 miles

Front Lower bumper damaged and forward under tray missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front plastic inner wheel arch damaged

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shield damaged and loose

Pass 16 Jan 2017 91,791 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,957 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,973 miles

offside mirror backing missing

rear wiper blade deterioated/split

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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FN12 WCV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN12 WCV, 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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FN12 WCV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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