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HJ62 MFP

2012 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,867 mi
Last recorded79,867 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 MFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 79,867 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 79,867 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 79,259 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,788 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,807 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,862 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 65,628 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 113,884 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021 59,612 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,345 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 48,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inbetween tread and vside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 42,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 36,627 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,285 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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HJ62 MFP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ62 MFP, 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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HJ62 MFP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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