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NJ62 VNZ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,775 mi
Last recorded107,775 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 VNZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 107,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

under side corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 95,289 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 95,142 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,904 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 86,901 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,149 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 80,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,303 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,144 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,470 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 50,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ62 VNZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ62 VNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ62 VNZ registered?

NJ62 VNZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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The MOT history for NJ62 VNZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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