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SB12 GXR

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,220 mi
Last recorded131,220 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 GXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 131,220 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 111,910 miles

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

nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 19 Mar 2024 102,615 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 101,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake giving a low reading.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 84,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking calliper bleed screw (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 67,956 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 67,940 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 60,055 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,952 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 59,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2018 51,160 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 51,160 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 41,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre 2.9mm close to limit

Fail 28 Oct 2017 41,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre 2.9mm close to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2016 29,392 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,697 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 18,697 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (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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SB12 GXR is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SB12 GXR, 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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SB12 GXR is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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