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NJ62 VTK

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

205,743 mi
Last recorded205,743 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 VTK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 205,743 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 205,737 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 197,908 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 197,907 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 183,070 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 183,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 173,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 173,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 159,205 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 159,205 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 154,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 154,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 149,714 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 140,360 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,154 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 121,154 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VTK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VTK, 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 NJ62 VTK registered?

NJ62 VTK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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