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SM61 HWB

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,199 mi
Last recorded89,199 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 HWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 89,199 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heatshield insecure/mot failure if removed

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2024 89,015 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heatshield insecure/mot failure if removed

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,051 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 80,043 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 72,645 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 72,645 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 67,590 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,586 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 62,584 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,965 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 56,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,554 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 50,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,779 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 40,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 33,823 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 33,822 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,301 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 29,301 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,148 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 24,144 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SM61 HWB is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SM61 HWB, 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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SM61 HWB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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