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PN12 UAP

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,601 mi
Last recorded162,601 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 UAP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 162,601 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 162,601 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 162,571 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 156,420 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 148,905 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 143,619 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 135,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 125,362 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 117,193 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,619 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 107,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 26 Feb 2015 88,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UAP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PN12 UAP, 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 UAP registered?

PN12 UAP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is PN12 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 UAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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