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RF61 OCL

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,826 mi
Last recorded180,826 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 OCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 180,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 180,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 169,836 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 169,821 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 159,329 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 159,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 152,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 152,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 144,298 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 144,048 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 133,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly grabbing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,097 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 116,097 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,142 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 85,524 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 83,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,110 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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RF61 OCL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue 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 RF61 OCL, 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 RF61 OCL registered?

RF61 OCL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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