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RV12 UCP

2012 Renault Megane

Brown Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

216,846 mi
Last recorded216,846 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 UCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 216,846 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp lens tarnished.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 180,306 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive need diagnostic (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover has pin hole cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder (has a cut cord not visible) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 149,959 miles

Nearside Front head lamp aim/ pattern not very defined.

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seeping trough under shield could be intercooler / or pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush lightly cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 117,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 117,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,520 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 75,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,380 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 53,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lens smashed (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,917 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)

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 UCP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UCP, 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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RV12 UCP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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