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N88 BTG

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests41 (32 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78%

Mileage

209,021 mi
Last recorded209,021 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 BTG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

32 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 209,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

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

all pipes greased

Pass 2 Mar 2026 139,093 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 134,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 201,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 193,330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 129,067 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 192,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 194,783 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 123,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 188,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 188,786 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both front upper strut top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,802 miles

general underbody corrsion

Fail 16 Mar 2023 94,802 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrsion

Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,267 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 181,204 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside washer jet not working

offside front jacking point corroded.

small chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2022 181,201 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside washer jet not working

offside front jacking point corroded.

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,717 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,978 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 166,982 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

bonnet cable broken

Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,925 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 153,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,558 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 119,576 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,957 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 49,957 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both fornt & rear (6.3.4a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both front & rear (6.3.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 89,268 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,577 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 44,577 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,810 miles

both front tyres perrishing

Fail 2 Jul 2013 90,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres perrishing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,129 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 87,192 miles

n/f/tyre cut

Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,632 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 84,632 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,885 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,457 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N88 BTG is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78%.

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 N88 BTG, 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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N88 BTG is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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