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NL12 UMU

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UMU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,900 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 70,899 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 65,403 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 58,469 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp is not working

Fail 26 May 2023 58,469 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp is not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 50,380 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 50,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 43,905 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 40,440 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 36,243 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,255 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,429 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 12,620 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 8,132 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 8,132 miles

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

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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NL12 UMU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL12 UMU, 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 NL12 UMU registered?

NL12 UMU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is NL12 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 UMU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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