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HW62 HJJ

2012 Renault Megane

Cream Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,941 mi
Last recorded30,941 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 HJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 30,941 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 30,421 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 30,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2023 24,351 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 24,349 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn quite badly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 22,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad about 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface quite badly corroded, will need attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 20,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded quite bad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface corroded quite badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 20,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded quite bad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dvoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface corroded quite badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 20,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,780 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 18,780 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 16,480 miles

FRONT TYRES worn on edges no tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear TYRE damaged outer sidewall cord not exposed at test

service light on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2016 13,473 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

Fail 28 Sep 2016 13,472 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 22 Sep 2015 10,766 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a chunck out of it but no cords showing

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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HW62 HJJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Cream with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW62 HJJ, 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 HW62 HJJ registered?

HW62 HJJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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