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SH61 RGZ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 RGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 73,722 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 72,308 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,216 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 62,129 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 62,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2022 50,142 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,000 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 40,988 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 36,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 35,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,386 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 33,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,739 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 29,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 24,036 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 19,574 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 17,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 17,916 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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SH61 RGZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SH61 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 SH61 RGZ registered?

SH61 RGZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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