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AK62 MBU

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,316 mi
Last recorded107,316 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 MBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 107,316 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 107,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure & WATER INGRESS (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective DETEORATED (3.4 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,582 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 101,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 85,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 78,332 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 78,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned due to body damage (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

signs of previous oil leak from oil cooler behind nearside front bumper, engine oil on minimum.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,256 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,328 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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AK62 MBU is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK62 MBU, 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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AK62 MBU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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