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SG12 ETR

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,542 mi
Last recorded145,542 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 ETR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 145,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover

handbrake has excessive travel

Pass 27 Apr 2023 138,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 127,684 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 127,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken end of upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 122,985 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

cv joint worn

Fail 10 Apr 2021 122,968 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

cv joint worn

Pass 23 Apr 2020 111,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front D-bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 111,065 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front D-bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,048 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,511 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,102 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,165 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

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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SG12 ETR is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG12 ETR, 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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SG12 ETR is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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