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SG61 DAU

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,246 mi
Last recorded73,246 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 DAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 73,246 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 73,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,740 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 66,739 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 56,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 52,072 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 52,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 43,391 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,541 miles

Offside Rear perished on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,448 miles

Front Lower engine undertray fitted

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch scratched and damaged

front bumper grill pushed in

Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,760 miles

Lower lower engine undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,969 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 13,968 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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SG61 DAU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SG61 DAU, 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 SG61 DAU registered?

SG61 DAU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SG61 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG61 DAU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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