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SB12 MBU

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,124 mi
Last recorded98,124 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 MBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 98,124 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 91,660 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 84,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 69,044 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 64,921 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 64,921 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 62,488 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Offside Front corner damaged but secure not fowling and no sharp eddges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 3mm in places legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 56,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 43,531 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 38,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 26,645 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 26,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 MBU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB12 MBU, 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 SB12 MBU registered?

SB12 MBU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is SB12 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 MBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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