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LV62 GNJ

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,815 mi
Last recorded152,815 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 GNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,815 miles

Tow bar corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2025 152,815 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tow bar corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2024 145,157 miles

Two bar heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 145,157 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Two bar heavily corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 137,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes are in a poor condition

Tow bar corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 137,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brakes are in a poor condition

Tow bar corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 128,729 miles

Brake bind NSR

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,343 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 120,343 miles

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

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

OSR brake requires attention. Slight brake bind detected

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,034 miles

OSR brake has a slight bind and NS handbrake lever not returning to stop

Fail 28 Oct 2020 112,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

OSR brake has a slight bind and NS handbrake lever not returning to stop

Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,728 miles

Front brake pads low.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OS headlamp security questionable

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,889 miles

Condition of front brakes

Fail 16 Oct 2018 95,889 miles

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

Condition of front brakes

Number platers deteriorated

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge to centre (4.1.E.1)

Plastic engine cover & under cover present at time of test

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge to centre (4.1.E.1)

Plastic engine cover & under cover present at time of test

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,418 miles

engine covers

under body covers

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,488 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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LV62 GNJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LV62 GNJ, 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 LV62 GNJ registered?

LV62 GNJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is LV62 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 GNJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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