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HV62 LVK

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,154 mi
Last recorded106,154 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 LVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 106,154 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 106,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 106,147 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust heat shields insecure/damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2023 100,539 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 100,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 90,338 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded on inner brake surface, passed brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake level has minimum reserve travel

Fail 12 Sep 2022 90,338 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded on inner brake surface, passed brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both front headlights (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake level has minimum reserve travel

Pass 27 Aug 2021 88,409 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,484 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 84,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,243 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,554 miles

Emissions too low to detect

Fail 5 Sep 2017 66,554 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Emissions too low to detect

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,806 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x50x17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,154 miles

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing stud broken in hub (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x50x17 (4.1.E.1)

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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HV62 LVK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HV62 LVK, 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 HV62 LVK registered?

HV62 LVK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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