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LX62 ZFZ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,112 mi
Last recorded150,112 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 150,112 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 149,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 134,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 134,774 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,527 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding some parts of inspection

Fail 19 Nov 2021 121,527 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding some parts of inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2021 115,131 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,771 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 82,865 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 82,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,438 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 66,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,713 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,863 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 ZFZ 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 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 ZFZ, 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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LX62 ZFZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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