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M31 RBS

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,607 mi
Last recorded119,607 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 RBS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 119,607 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 113,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 104,836 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 104,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,109 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 98,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 87,228 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,171 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 76,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,126 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine covers cand under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 17 Jan 2019 48,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 48,334 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,180 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 42,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,888 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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M31 RBS is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M31 RBS, 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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M31 RBS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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