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PO12 XYM

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,638 mi
Last recorded116,638 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 XYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 116,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 108,298 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 108,298 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,647 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,987 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 92,981 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 80,982 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 68,829 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 56,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,247 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,642 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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PO12 XYM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PO12 XYM, 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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PO12 XYM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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