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RV12 RVZ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,178 mi
Last recorded58,178 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 RVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 58,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 50,642 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside ()

Fail 21 Feb 2025 50,439 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 44,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 37,405 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 37,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 32,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2019 30,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,033 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,217 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,799 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres perished on sidewalls but no cords visible

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,891 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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RV12 RVZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV12 RVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV12 RVZ registered?

RV12 RVZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is RV12 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 RVZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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