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HV62 LXO

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

99,881 mi
Last recorded99,881 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 LXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 99,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 99,879 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear brakes imbalanced on axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 99,878 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 99,730 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to carry out brake test due to brake fluid leak and corroded pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear flexi pipes corroded and swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes swollen and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Calliper leaking brake fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 91,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Day time running light inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scratched by wiper. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 91,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Day time running light inop

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scratched by wiper. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 82,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front driveing light innop.

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 82,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driveing light innop.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 73,134 miles

Central and rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 73,134 miles

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

Central and rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Day time running light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 63,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Day time running light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,057 miles

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

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 30 Oct 2020 56,057 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 49,054 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 49,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,588 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 41,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,188 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

rear brakes binding slightly

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 LXO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 LXO, 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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HV62 LXO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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