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RF12 FFB

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,509 mi
Last recorded99,509 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,509 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 99,506 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 93,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 93,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 88,989 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Smooth On Edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 88,989 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (Clip) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Smooth On Edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 78,364 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 74,069 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 74,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,608 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 71,608 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,846 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 55,895 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 55,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 11,167 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 11,008 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 8,758 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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RF12 FFB is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FFB, 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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RF12 FFB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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