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SH12 RFY

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,631 mi
Last recorded132,631 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 RFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 132,631 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 125,557 miles

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

Rear hi level stop lamp disconnected

Fail 17 Aug 2022 125,556 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Hi level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill has body filler across corroded welded joint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 118,298 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2019 118,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front tyres on limit now and require attention soon

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,218 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 98,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 48,270 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 48,270 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 29,324 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 RFY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

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

Is SH12 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 RFY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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