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HV62 LWJ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,734 mi
Last recorded72,734 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 LWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,734 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 72,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2024 65,114 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,150 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 60,150 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,028 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,624 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,513 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,357 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,304 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner braking surface.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,853 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 32,853 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,203 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,942 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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HV62 LWJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

HV62 LWJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is HV62 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 LWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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