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SH12 KRD

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,594 mi
Last recorded157,594 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 KRD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 157,594 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint worn and play detected

Fail 12 Jul 2022 157,588 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front windscreen wipers worn and reduced damping action

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f lower ball joint worn and play detected

n/s/f steering track-rod end worn and play detected

n/s/r brake binding on

n/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

o/s/f + n/s/f inner steering arms worn and play detected

o/s/f steering track-rod end worn and play detected

o/s/r brake binding on

o/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened

Pass 11 Jun 2021 150,844 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 150,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 144,896 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 144,896 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 140,160 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 140,160 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 127,358 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 115,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 May 2016 96,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 96,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 74,771 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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SH12 KRD is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SH12 KRD, 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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SH12 KRD is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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