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HJ12 UGW

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,915 mi
Last recorded100,915 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 UGW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 100,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 90,798 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,118 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,481 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,106 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,237 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 67,237 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,035 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,182 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 52,572 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 52,565 miles

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

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 22 Jun 2018 51,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 37,563 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,708 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 26,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,054 miles

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 UGW is a 2012 Renault Megane in White 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 UGW, 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 HJ12 UGW registered?

HJ12 UGW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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