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RA12 UPG

2012 Renault Megane

Cream Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,943 mi
Last recorded115,943 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 UPG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 115,943 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 111,497 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 111,496 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing X2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 105,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,116 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,555 miles

n/s/f indicator repeater lens missing

rear brake discs corroded and worn thin

Fail 5 Sep 2019 93,555 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective BOTH (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre tread worn low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread worn close to limit

n/s/f indicator repeater lens missing

rear brake discs corroded and worn thin

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 88,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,577 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 74,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,676 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 59,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,184 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre wall

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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RA12 UPG is a 2012 Renault Megane in Cream with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA12 UPG, 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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RA12 UPG is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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