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SH12 PZV

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,949 mi
Last recorded67,949 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 PZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 67,949 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 58,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 54,240 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides slight bind/grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 49,734 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 49,666 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 45,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 38,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 34,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 29,188 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 22,593 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 15,573 miles

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

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 PZV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZV, 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 PZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for SH12 PZV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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