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NL12 UNV

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,715 mi
Last recorded133,715 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 133,715 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 133,641 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement sticking on (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotationa; tyre fitted wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2021 121,429 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 114,660 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,906 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 108,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,633 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,012 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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NL12 UNV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NL12 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

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

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