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SH12 XTL

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,185 mi
Last recorded124,185 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 XTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 124,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 119,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 115,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 110,522 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

Fail 3 Jan 2023 110,521 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning nearside and central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to test

Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,130 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions too clean to test

Fail 7 Jan 2022 105,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 99,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded both

Rear shock absorbers corroded both

Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,405 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 87,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 75,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,766 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 57,061 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 50,206 miles

under tray present

Fail 6 May 2016 50,602 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

under tray present

Pass 4 May 2015 38,146 miles

o/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 4 May 2015 38,146 miles

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

o/s/f fog light cracked

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 XTL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

SH12 XTL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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