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PO12 ZCZ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,899 mi
Last recorded120,899 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 ZCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 120,899 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 120,898 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,903 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 86,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,226 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))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 65,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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 31 Mar 2021 54,338 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 54,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 53,043 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,988 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 40,988 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,909 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 33,909 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,088 miles

Rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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PO12 ZCZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PO12 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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