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R80 MGT

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,908 mi
Last recorded56,908 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 MGT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 56,908 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 53,193 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 50,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 47,172 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 43,026 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 43,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 39,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,219 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2020 37,219 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 32,337 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 32,337 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 27,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,875 miles

rear brake discs very worn and lipped

Fail 27 Feb 2017 23,875 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake discs very worn and lipped

Pass 28 Mar 2016 21,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,072 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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R80 MGT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R80 MGT, 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 R80 MGT registered?

R80 MGT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for R80 MGT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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