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HN62 LWS

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,986 mi
Last recorded106,986 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 LWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 106,986 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 104,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Pass 3 Jan 2024 93,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 79,338 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 68,238 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 68,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 58,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 58,745 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,758 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns+os ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,591 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 36,591 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on indicating fault

Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,404 miles

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear brake slightly binnding (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 33,404 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear brake slightly binnding (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 28,067 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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HN62 LWS is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 HN62 LWS, 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 HN62 LWS registered?

HN62 LWS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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