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MR08 SMB

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,678 mi
Last recorded140,678 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 SMB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 140,678 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 140,678 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing stuck under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 137,724 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 129,913 miles

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Pass 21 Nov 2022 125,212 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre worn, worn low edges on legal limit close to cords

both front tyres worn low edges on legal limit close to cords

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 118,925 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Worn And Slightly Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Offside Rear Tyre Edges Worn

Fail 20 Nov 2021 118,911 miles

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

Chip In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Worn And Slightly Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Offside Rear Tyre Edges Worn

Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,329 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 113,257 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 96,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,075 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,502 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,474 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,303 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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MR08 SMB is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MR08 SMB, 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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MR08 SMB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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