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LX62 SZN

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,009 mi
Last recorded121,009 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 SZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 109,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads app. 2mm, only just met requirements. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded. brake pads app. 3mm. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,993 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 100,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 100,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 100,889 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Both shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 95,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,165 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,943 miles

Replace front and rear discs and pads

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,338 miles

front brakes corroded/worn

nsf wheel rim distorted

osr tyre perished

rear discs corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2016 59,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brakes corroded/worn

nsf wheel rim distorted

osr tyre perished

rear discs corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,466 miles

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

Fail 12 Aug 2015 44,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

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 SZN is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LX62 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

LX62 SZN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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