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PN12 FWT

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

221,708 mi
Last recorded221,708 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 FWT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 221,708 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount slight noise

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 221,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount slight noise

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 200,824 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 200,820 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction inoperative (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 182,925 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 182,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside wiper blade is beginning to split

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 167,127 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 166,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 147,486 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 147,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 126,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 126,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 109,311 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 109,311 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,961 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/rear brake,sticking slightly.

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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PN12 FWT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PN12 FWT, 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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PN12 FWT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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