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RO12 XTZ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,723 mi
Last recorded220,723 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 220,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 194,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 164,050 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 153,195 miles

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

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

Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 141,823 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 141,823 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 137,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 125,516 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 125,516 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 116,516 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,752 miles

Offside Rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,285 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre out of shape and worn on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2016 98,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre out of shape and worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,716 miles

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

Oil leak

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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RO12 XTZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RO12 XTZ, 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 RO12 XTZ registered?

RO12 XTZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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