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SH12 PXW

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,834 mi
Last recorded125,834 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 PXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 125,834 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 125,834 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 121,062 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 121,062 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 117,359 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 117,359 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 105,890 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 105,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 100,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,226 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 98,226 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 90,167 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 90,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,705 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,928 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 56,927 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 50,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 43,081 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 34,261 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 PXW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH12 PXW, 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 SH12 PXW registered?

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

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The MOT history for SH12 PXW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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