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NJ62 VOT

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,177 mi
Last recorded89,177 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 VOT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 89,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,976 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside rear discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 73,975 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc inner face deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside rear discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 71,679 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 70,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 70,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,690 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill next to jacking point been damaged with a jack possibly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 67,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn riveted on and requires wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud SNAPPED in the hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding can hardly turn the wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working Offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads lower than offside, approx 8mm and could be due to brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc holder removed ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill next to jacking point been damaged with a jack possibly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

overall parking brake is a pass, but the nearside parking brake effort is lower than offside

Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,958 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 64,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,404 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,385 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 45,660 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 45,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,730 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front and both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,837 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 27,837 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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 VOT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NJ62 VOT, 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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NJ62 VOT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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