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SH12 RSV

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,919 mi
Last recorded84,919 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 84,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main b pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 84,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main b pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 81,154 miles

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

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

car has been under sealed under side

Pass 14 Aug 2024 77,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,094 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 66,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 60,562 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

slight oil leak at front of engine

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,289 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 54,289 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 46,680 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,786 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 28,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 19,791 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 15,834 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 RSV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

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

Is SH12 RSV safe to buy?

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