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R55 XBH

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,301 mi
Last recorded87,301 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 XBH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 87,301 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,922 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 71,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 65,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,816 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 52,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,044 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,440 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,981 miles

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2015 35,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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R55 XBH is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R55 XBH, 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 R55 XBH registered?

R55 XBH is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is R55 XBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 XBH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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