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SA12 PHN

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,613 mi
Last recorded85,613 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 PHN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 85,613 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 85,612 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 77,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside leading to flexi hose front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil at upper limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth at inner edge

vehicle has increased footbrake travel would advise looking at

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,752 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 66,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 66,137 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,177 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 61,820 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 61,820 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 61,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,349 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 58,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 58,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2017 55,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 45,303 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 36,401 miles

Nearside Rear rear fog lamp lens broken

Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,528 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 30,528 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SA12 PHN is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SA12 PHN, 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 SA12 PHN registered?

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

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