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SD12 TNL

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,624 mi
Last recorded194,624 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 TNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 194,624 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 194,273 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 172,912 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 169,842 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 143,444 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 137,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,913 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2021 110,928 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,207 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,207 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,857 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 63,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer tread area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn heavily on outer tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 48,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 36,156 miles

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

nearside front tyre fethering and cracking

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 TNL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TNL, 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 TNL registered?

SD12 TNL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SD12 TNL safe to buy?

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