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SH12 PYP

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,579 mi
Last recorded143,579 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 PYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 143,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 132,729 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 132,729 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 118,732 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 118,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,952 miles

heat shield loose in places but secure

Fail 19 Jan 2021 102,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

heat shield loose in places but secure

Pass 5 Oct 2019 90,160 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,156 miles

front brake pads wearing slightly low? + wear on discs

screw in o/s/r tyre

spanner light on

Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,156 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing slightly low? + wear on discs

screw in o/s/r tyre

spanner light on

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,964 miles

o/s wiper streaking slightly

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on stepped edge of tread [205/50/17v]

Fail 9 Jul 2016 46,964 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper streaking slightly

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on stepped edge of tread [205/50/17v]

Pass 4 Jul 2015 30,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

very small lump forming on offside rear side wall and nail in tread

Fail 2 Jun 2015 30,319 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

very small lump forming on o/s/r sidewall + nail in tread [205/50/17v]

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 PYP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PYP, 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 PYP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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