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RE12 CHO

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 CHO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

nearside outer sill panel damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2025 102,381 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing/getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 102,381 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s/f wheel bearing has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing/getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 94,736 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 94,715 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 89,485 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,230 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 74,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 69,987 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 64,547 miles

EML on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 57,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy feathering on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2016 45,785 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 21 May 2015 33,472 miles

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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RE12 CHO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RE12 CHO, 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 RE12 CHO registered?

RE12 CHO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is RE12 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 CHO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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