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RF12 DYT

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,162 mi
Last recorded80,162 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 DYT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 80,162 miles

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2026 80,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,678 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2025 77,678 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2024 71,491 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 67,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 56,881 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,559 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 53,559 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,701 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 45,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 45,744 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,320 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 40,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,860 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear cracks in side wall of tyre.

Offside Front cracks in side wall of tyre.

Offside Rear cracks in side wall of tyre.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 33,860 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear cracks in side wall of tyre.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front cracks in side wall of tyre.

Offside Rear cracks in side wall of tyre.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,036 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,762 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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RF12 DYT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RF12 DYT, 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 RF12 DYT registered?

RF12 DYT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is RF12 DYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 DYT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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