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SJ12 XLF

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,605 mi
Last recorded91,605 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 XLF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,605 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 91,605 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 83,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,809 miles

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

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 6 Feb 2021 60,548 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,791 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,415 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2018 34,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low in places

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,189 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 28,189 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure in wing mirror casing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure casing to car ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,118 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 17,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f driving light inop

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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SJ12 XLF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ12 XLF, 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 SJ12 XLF registered?

SJ12 XLF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ12 XLF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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