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RE12 DCV

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,540 mi
Last recorded57,540 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 DCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 57,540 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 57,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 57,081 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 56,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,664 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 52,446 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 52,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,971 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 49,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 47,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 47,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 42,176 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn inner edge + close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer fluid jet - poor effort

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 42,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn inner edge + close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer fluid jet - poor effort

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 36,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 29,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,009 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2015 17,428 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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RE12 DCV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc 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 RE12 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

RE12 DCV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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