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PN12 TZZ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,836 mi
Last recorded145,836 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 TZZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 145,836 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close to fail (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working taped over (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s parking brake lever not returning to its stop

Fail 5 Jun 2025 145,836 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close to fail (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working taped over (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s parking brake lever not returning to its stop

o/s/f drl not working

Pass 5 Jun 2024 138,780 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion ,both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working taped over (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s parking brake lever not returning to stop

Fail 5 Jun 2024 138,780 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion ,both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working taped over (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s parking brake lever not returning to stop

Pass 26 May 2023 129,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r parking brake lever not returning to stop

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 119,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 110,524 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 110,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 101,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 92,106 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 92,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside running lamp not working

Pass 15 May 2018 82,028 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 82,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 72,904 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,065 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 60,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,049 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 TZZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PN12 TZZ, 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 PN12 TZZ registered?

PN12 TZZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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