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S16 GLB

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,316 mi
Last recorded92,316 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 GLB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 92,316 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 92,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 86,520 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 86,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour ADVISE DO BOTH INDICATOR BULBS,OSF SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO CORDS IN TREAD AREA.(205-55X16V) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD AREA CLOSE TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OSR BRAKE PADS STICKKING IN CARRIER. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHING & CRACKING,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

SPANNER LIGHT ON DASH.

Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 79,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,934 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 70,934 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 63,455 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Nov 2021 63,455 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,173 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 56,208 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 6 Oct 2018 49,994 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,450 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,335 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 22,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,044 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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S16 GLB is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S16 GLB, 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 S16 GLB registered?

S16 GLB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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