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NL12 USC

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 USC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 86,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker casing heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside side repeater damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2024 86,010 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shocker casing heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,159 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 79,159 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,335 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 73,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 65,786 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 58,879 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 52,915 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,685 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,737 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 29,737 miles

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2015 20,736 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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NL12 USC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USC, 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 USC registered?

NL12 USC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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