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SH12 PZW

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,403 mi
Last recorded96,403 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 96,403 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 96,401 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 94,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,513 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 91,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,920 miles

Exhaust corroded and peppered holed at tail box

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 87,920 miles

Exhaust corroded and peppered holed at tail box

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 55,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,508 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 46,508 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,353 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 35,353 miles

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

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 PZW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

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

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