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BJ62 ZHD

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,570 mi
Last recorded162,570 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 ZHD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 162,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s rear both front tyres on limit

Fail 26 Mar 2024 162,501 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s rear both front tyres on limit

Pass 24 Mar 2023 160,065 miles

Nearside Rear h/brake needs atte sion

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge wearing

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 160,011 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 160,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 159,461 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 159,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 159,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 26,051 miles

h/brake needs attensoin low on n/s 18% limit 16%

Pass 5 Oct 2017 140,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm

under tray fitted covering components

Fail 4 Oct 2017 140,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm

clutch pedal rubber missing

under tray fitted covering components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 19,843 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 109,843 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,421 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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BJ62 ZHD is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJ62 ZHD, 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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BJ62 ZHD is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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