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MW12 VXH

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,384 mi
Last recorded136,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 VXH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 136,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 136,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2022 125,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 109,370 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 103,635 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 103,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,405 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2016 84,201 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2016 84,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,706 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in nsr tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Jul 2015 67,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in nsr tyre sidewall

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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MW12 VXH 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 66.7%.

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 MW12 VXH, 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 MW12 VXH registered?

MW12 VXH is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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