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SH12 PYZ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,579 mi
Last recorded104,579 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 PYZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 104,579 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 104,059 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Operating the rear fog lamp turns on the reverse lights (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 95,810 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 95,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,104 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 88,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 77,662 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 66,697 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 57,906 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 57,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2016 48,185 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 38,018 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 PYZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

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

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