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HV62 RTZ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,585 mi
Last recorded169,585 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 RTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 169,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded into ferrule. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 163,221 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 6 Oct 2023 163,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,454 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 144,500 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively approx 30KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot secure at time of inspection. Clip slightly deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os: casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 7 Oct 2020 136,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 117,605 miles

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,369 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

front reg plate delaminating

Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,153 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,152 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 RTZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

HV62 RTZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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