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YR12 SBV

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,676 mi
Last recorded118,676 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 SBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 118,676 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield in secure

Pass 24 Mar 2025 114,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 107,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 97,152 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,811 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,474 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 70,474 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,583 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front feathering edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 26,624 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 26,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,271 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR12 SBV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YR12 SBV, 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 YR12 SBV registered?

YR12 SBV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YR12 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 SBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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