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SC12 WGW

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,741 mi
Last recorded62,741 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 WGW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,741 miles

Nearside Front slight misting

Fail 17 Feb 2022 62,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.06 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight misting

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 W 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn badly on outer edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 58,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 W 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn badly on outer edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 54,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on outer edge 205/50/17 W 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 54,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on outer edge 205/50/17 W 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 39,303 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 39,300 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17W 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 23,548 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 25,345 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)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 25,334 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm all 4 x tyres (4.1.E.2b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop.

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear brake discs excessively scored

Pass 23 Jan 2017 20,456 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears & o/s/f,sholder ware (4.1.E.1)

both rears brakes sticky

Fail 23 Jan 2017 20,456 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears & o/s/f,sholder ware (4.1.E.1)

both rears brakes sticky

Pass 2 Feb 2016 14,786 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Feb 2016 14,786 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 9,420 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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SC12 WGW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SC12 WGW, 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 SC12 WGW registered?

SC12 WGW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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