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PN12 NCC

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

192,847 mi
Last recorded192,847 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 NCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 192,847 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 192,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 179,404 miles

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

Rear axel corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2024 178,979 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 178,979 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 166,128 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 152,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 132,427 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2021 132,162 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across rear axle =35% out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appox 2mm material left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appox 2mm material left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 122,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both steering arms to rack have slight movement on them

Fail 5 Mar 2020 122,402 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both steering arms to rack have slight movement on them

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm to steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear across axle 32% pass on lock out (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 89,915 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of nearside front tyre (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is devoid of tread on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,155 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. are close to limit at 23% (3.7.B.5b)

tyres on rear axle are different speed rating

Fail 3 Mar 2017 76,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. are close to limit at 23% (3.7.B.5b)

tyres on rear axle are different speed rating

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,704 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight imbalance on front brakes also offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2016 60,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight imbalance on front brakes also offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,817 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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PN12 NCC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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