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RF12 FDE

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,862 mi
Last recorded127,862 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 FDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 127,862 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 120,243 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 110,439 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,078 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 92,358 miles

o/f/wing dented

o/s/f door dented

Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,593 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 64,593 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 64,332 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,408 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jun 2016 52,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre and near side rear tyre side wall cut

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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RF12 FDE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RF12 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

RF12 FDE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is RF12 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 FDE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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