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SH12 RGZ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,200 mi
Last recorded112,200 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 RGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2022 112,200 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 107,017 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 107,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,062 miles

minor oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2019 83,061 miles

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

minor oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,228 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 60,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,152 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,742 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut to sidewall no braid showing

puncture kit out of date April 2015

Fail 28 Jul 2016 35,742 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut to sidewall no braid showing

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

puncture kit out of date April 2015

Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,549 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 28,549 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RGZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

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

Is SH12 RGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 RGZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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