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LX62 SZL

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,662 mi
Last recorded131,662 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 SZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 131,662 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 129,445 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight free play

Pass 20 Jun 2024 126,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 121,503 miles

Nearside Front Pads getting low

Fail 19 Jun 2023 121,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Pads getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2022 117,439 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 117,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 110,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 108,287 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 101,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 89,451 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 77,146 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,519 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,103 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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LX62 SZL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LX62 SZL, 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 LX62 SZL registered?

LX62 SZL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LX62 SZL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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