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HJ12 UGP

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,428 mi
Last recorded83,428 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 UGP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 83,428 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 72,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall is scuffed , possibly been driven on flat at some time .

Fail 16 May 2025 72,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall is scuffed , possibly been driven on flat at some time .

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges , void of tread on edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 65,813 miles

wear both front tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2023 63,395 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,945 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 54,940 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 50,481 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 50,478 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,660 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2019 39,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,049 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and very heavily perrished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side wall heavily perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and very heavily perrished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 57% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,887 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,918 miles

tyre side walls worn

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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HJ12 UGP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ12 UGP, 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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HJ12 UGP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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