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BV62 MFZ

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,652 mi
Last recorded149,652 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 MFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 149,652 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2023 149,652 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 142,167 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 142,167 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 134,527 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 134,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 84,856 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 84,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,706 miles

Eml Light On

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 65,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Eml Light On

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,979 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 54,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,704 miles

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

undertrays 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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BV62 MFZ 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 BV62 MFZ, 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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BV62 MFZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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