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HV62 SLZ

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,587 mi
Last recorded136,587 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 SLZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 136,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 131,680 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4, rear pitted, front has lip evident. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both wing mirror bulbs and rear light bulbs. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides; inner tie rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 125,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 125,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 108,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,858 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,240 miles

Front Both tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 87,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Both tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,746 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,495 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,360 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 48,360 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 SLZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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