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HG12 JWU

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,621 mi
Last recorded129,621 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 JWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 129,621 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake cable clip missing

Pass 2 Nov 2023 124,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 118,055 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,799 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 111,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer bald edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly bald on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake lever not returning to stop position

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,516 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 94,679 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 85,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,061 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 72,061 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake lever not returning on stop position. (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on outer edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,497 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 54,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,145 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on inner edge, no cord showing at time of test

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 34,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on inner edge, no cord showing at time of test

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

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

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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HG12 JWU is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HG12 JWU, 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 HG12 JWU registered?

HG12 JWU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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