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M23 GKS

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,761 mi
Last recorded105,761 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 GKS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 105,761 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Intake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 7 May 2024 105,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Intake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 16 May 2023 98,818 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 98,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 98,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside out (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Heatshield damaged an loose

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,206 miles

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

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 88,206 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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 7 Nov 2020 79,027 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,344 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 62,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,289 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,516 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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M23 GKS is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 M23 GKS, 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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M23 GKS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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