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GU62 JPF

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,440 mi
Last recorded168,440 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 JPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 168,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 158,791 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 150,256 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 144,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 144,196 miles

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 132,182 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2021 132,182 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,929 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 124,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 122,805 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 122,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,345 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 102,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 81,401 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 81,401 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,339 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 40,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GU62 JPF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GU62 JPF, 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 GU62 JPF registered?

GU62 JPF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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