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ML12 XHY

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,735 mi
Last recorded96,735 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 XHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,735 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,356 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre has age related cracking but no ply exposed

Fail 28 May 2016 76,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking/spliting

Pass 12 May 2015 65,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 65,930 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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ML12 XHY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ML12 XHY, 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 ML12 XHY registered?

ML12 XHY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is ML12 XHY safe to buy?

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