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VU12 JSV

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,797 mi
Last recorded71,797 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 JSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,797 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 71,797 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 67,662 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,024 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,027 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 30,196 miles

front & rear brake discs wearing

front brake pads worn approx 70%

o/s n/s front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2017 30,196 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front & rear brake discs wearing

front brake pads worn approx 70%

o/s n/s front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 22,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,365 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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VU12 JSV is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU12 JSV, 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 VU12 JSV registered?

VU12 JSV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is VU12 JSV safe to buy?

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