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HN62 WAA

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,100 mi
Last recorded146,100 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 WAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 146,100 miles

Nearside daytime running lamp not working

all dash warning lamps dim

Fail 27 Jan 2026 146,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside daytime running lamp not working

all dash warning lamps dim

Pass 11 Dec 2024 144,441 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 144,439 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 132,678 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 132,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front dlr not working

Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,444 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 98,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 82,794 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 82,794 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 74,335 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 25 Jun 2019 70,462 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,175 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,994 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 WAA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WAA, 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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HN62 WAA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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