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NX12 CWR

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,991 mi
Last recorded180,991 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 CWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 180,991 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 11 Feb 2025 180,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 167,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 167,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 151,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 21 Feb 2022 130,836 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 126,609 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 123,464 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 123,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,704 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2018 115,024 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 115,001 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 115,001 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant below min level

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,889 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,520 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 85,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,784 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 62,784 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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NX12 CWR is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NX12 CWR, 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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NX12 CWR is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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