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RR59 REN

2012 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,366 mi
Last recorded145,366 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR59 REN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 145,366 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 134,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 130,175 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 130,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 127,924 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 125,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 112,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5mm (235/40/18). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 98,589 miles

Offside Front Inner door handle not secured properly

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 May 2017 83,590 miles

windscreen has small chip outside of the swept area

Pass 27 May 2016 82,465 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,366 miles

n/s side indicator repeater lens missing

Fail 29 Jun 2015 69,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s side indicator repeater lens missing

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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RR59 REN is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RR59 REN, 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 RR59 REN registered?

RR59 REN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RR59 REN safe to buy?

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