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VNZ 3973

2012 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,330 mi
Last recorded89,330 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 3973
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,330 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,402 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 66,693 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 53,443 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2021 53,355 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 40,617 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 29,689 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 19,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 7,770 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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VNZ 3973 is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VNZ 3973, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VNZ 3973?

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What year was VNZ 3973 registered?

VNZ 3973 is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is VNZ 3973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNZ 3973 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VNZ 3973 have outstanding finance?

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