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HN62 WHZ

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,459 mi
Last recorded122,459 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 WHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 122,459 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 122,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 109,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake leaver on caliper slight restricted opperation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 109,360 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake leaver on caliper slight restricted opperation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 98,867 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 93,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,657 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 85,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,223 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 77,223 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,220 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 69,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Rear brakes binding

Fail 1 Oct 2018 58,016 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Rear brakes binding

Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,858 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 47,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,790 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 29,797 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 WHZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

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

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