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GU12 VNS

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,627 mi
Last recorded62,627 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VNS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 62,627 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 May 2023 62,627 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 60,450 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 56,880 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 56,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,922 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2019 51,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,458 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 44,658 miles

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

all four tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2017 44,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,004 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU12 VNS is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU12 VNS, 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 GU12 VNS registered?

GU12 VNS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is GU12 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 VNS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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