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SH12 RNE

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,541 mi
Last recorded120,541 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 RNE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 120,541 miles

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

Suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2024 114,262 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2024 114,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2023 112,021 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 112,021 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 108,357 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,699 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 105,695 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer and inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,244 miles

Bracket broke on offside headlamp but still secure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside front daytime running lamp not working

Fail 23 Sep 2020 103,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bracket broke on offside headlamp but still secure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside front daytime running lamp not working

Fail 25 Aug 2020 103,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bracket broke on o/s/f headlight but still secure

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f daytime running light not working

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Fail 29 Jul 2020 103,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,483 miles

both front brake discs lipped pads good

o/s front driving light inop

o/s wiper blade poor

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2019 89,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake discs lipped pads good

o/s front driving light inop

o/s wiper blade poor

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,804 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 45,272 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 40,163 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 RNE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE registered?

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

Is SH12 RNE safe to buy?

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