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SA12 PDV

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,902 mi
Last recorded106,902 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 106,902 miles

General vehicle condition corroded underside (suspension components, brake pipes, exhaust etc)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 106,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

General vehicle condition corroded underside (suspension components, brake pipes, exhaust etc)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,288 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 100,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,425 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,340 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 74,532 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 70,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,685 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 44,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,153 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 23,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,396 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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SA12 PDV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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