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SD12 SXR

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

115,507 mi
Last recorded115,507 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 SXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 115,507 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 111,225 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 104,982 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 89,963 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 74,266 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 73,580 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 76,328 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 65,560 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2021 56,424 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 43,288 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 43,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,635 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 40,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 38,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 31,085 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 31,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,194 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 28,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML ON

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SD12 SXR is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 SD12 SXR, 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 SD12 SXR registered?

SD12 SXR is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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