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SA12 TVK

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,353 mi
Last recorded59,353 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 TVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 59,353 miles

Heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 59,353 miles

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

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

Heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 43,369 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear discs corroded

slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,256 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 38,393 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 33,043 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 33,043 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 27,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently: 2.5mm tread + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently: 2.2mm + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake sticking on slightly

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2016 27,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently: 2.5mm tread + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently: 2.2mm + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake sticking on slightly

Pass 20 May 2015 18,248 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 TVK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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