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BF62 NJV

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,603 mi
Last recorded63,603 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 NJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 61,376 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 61,375 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 57,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,972 miles

steering knocking on lock to lock check

Fail 19 Jan 2021 53,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

steering knocking on lock to lock check

Pass 15 Jan 2020 51,432 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 51,432 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2019 49,603 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 46,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 39,304 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 39,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,976 miles

Deep cut to NSF tyre sidewall. No cords showing at time of test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 38,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Deep cut to NSF tyre sidewall. No cords showing at time of test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BF62 NJV is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF62 NJV, 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 BF62 NJV registered?

BF62 NJV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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