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HN62 WJA

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,945 mi
Last recorded148,945 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 148,945 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 148,945 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 148,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp loose but not insecure

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 138,634 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 138,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 138,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both handbrake caliper return springs missing

Pass 25 Aug 2023 125,030 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 113,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both rear lower shockers corroded

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2022 113,673 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both rear lower shockers corroded

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2021 103,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 103,327 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,339 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,310 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 82,160 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 69,695 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 59,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 48,916 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,776 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 WJA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver 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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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