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SA12 PCY

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,014 mi
Last recorded40,014 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 PCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 40,014 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 34,268 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front part of front bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plates weathered (0.1 (b))

near side outer sill dented

Fail 13 Oct 2022 34,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front part of front bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plates weathered (0.1 (b))

near side outer sill dented

Pass 28 Sep 2021 30,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 26,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 22,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 22,327 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 18,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2017 14,521 miles

nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2016 11,293 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 6,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen washer bottle cap 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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SA12 PCY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA12 PCY, 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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SA12 PCY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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