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RO12 XVN

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,979 mi
Last recorded155,979 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 155,979 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s front suspension arm ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 150,410 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 150,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very worn likely to fall apart (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 142,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 133,108 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 124,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 116,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 83,425 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,722 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 53,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,095 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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RO12 XVN is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

RO12 XVN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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