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BV62 MHU

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,435 mi
Last recorded174,435 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 MHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 174,435 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 172,867 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear coil springs are corroded

Front & Rear tyres are more than half worn / getting close to the legal limit

Front & rear brake discs are scored corroded worn pitted but not seriously weakened

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

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

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

slight free play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 30 Oct 2020 169,938 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front & rear brake discs are scored / corroded / worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front number plate is slightly damaged / delaminating

slight free play in the steering system

Fail 30 Oct 2020 169,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front & rear brake discs are scored / corroded / worn

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

front number plate is slightly damaged / delaminating

slight free play in the steering system

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 165,968 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front & rear brake discs are scored / corroded & PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Hand brake & rear brakes just met minimum mot requirement , needs adjustment / repair

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play in the front anti roll bar links & D bushes

Slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

front number plate is slightly damaged / delaminating

Fail 15 Nov 2019 165,968 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front & rear brake discs are scored / corroded & PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Hand brake & rear brakes just met minimum mot requirement , needs adjustment / repair

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in the front anti roll bar links & D bushes

Slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front number plate is slightly damaged / delaminating

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 162,473 miles

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

Slight play in the front anti roll bar links & D bushes

Slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2018 162,473 miles

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

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

Slight play in the front anti roll bar links & D bushes

Slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 142,740 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 129,659 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,620 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 MHU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MHU, 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 BV62 MHU registered?

BV62 MHU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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