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SH61 XGF

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,843 mi
Last recorded112,843 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 XGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 112,826 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative both sides (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 105,726 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 101,102 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 101,100 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,708 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 94,708 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction 2 objects (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,085 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,899 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 XGF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SH61 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

SH61 XGF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is SH61 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 XGF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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