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SH12 PXL

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,313 mi
Last recorded121,313 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 PXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 121,313 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 121,311 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,511 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 111,500 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 103,732 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 103,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,195 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 86,895 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,279 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,808 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 48,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 32,292 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,292 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 PXL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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