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MW12 VZJ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,225 mi
Last recorded101,225 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 VZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,225 miles

ageing both rear tyres

Fail 22 Nov 2019 101,225 miles

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

ageing both rear tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2018 96,611 miles

Both Front Tyre Sidewalls Excessively Cracked But Not Showing Any Cords.

Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Starting To Crack.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R Brake Slightly Binding.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 96,611 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both Front Tyre Sidewalls Excessively Cracked But Not Showing Any Cords.

Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Starting To Crack.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R Brake Slightly Binding.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 92,051 miles

dip stick not correctly replaced on insp corrected

Fail 18 Oct 2017 92,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

dip stick not correctly replaced on insp corrected

Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,883 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 86,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,395 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 85,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,927 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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MW12 VZJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MW12 VZJ, 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 MW12 VZJ registered?

MW12 VZJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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