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SH12 RMY

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,187 mi
Last recorded89,187 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 RMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 89,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inside and outside edges slightly

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 86,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber casing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Alternator belt running out of line on pulley - rubbing.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber casing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 82,282 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 82,282 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,449 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 27 Jan 2023 77,366 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,422 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,621 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 64,995 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Jan 2020 64,995 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear binding (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,033 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 56,033 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 45,823 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,301 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 37,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 29,046 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 21,886 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 RMY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RMY, 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 RMY registered?

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

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