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RE12 ZYH

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,252 mi
Last recorded135,252 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 ZYH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 135,252 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 129,609 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 118,963 miles

front suspension corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 118,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front suspension corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 113,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 106,498 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 106,498 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear discs below min (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front discs very corroded and thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads below min (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 102,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs looking thin ! (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 90,038 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 76,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,662 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 62,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high DIP TOO HIGH (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW MIN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,167 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 48,167 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL NOT WORKING (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 ZYH is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZYH, 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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RE12 ZYH is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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