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NL62 TZZ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

48,857 mi
Last recorded48,857 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 TZZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 48,857 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 47,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material original (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Sep 2024 47,508 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material original (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,238 miles

ns mirror glass missing

Fail 28 Sep 2023 46,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight corrosion (5.3.2 (c))

ns mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,356 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 44,328 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 37,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 37,517 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,670 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 30,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2 rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 25,603 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,321 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 21,287 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc very corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 21,187 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 15,732 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 15,732 miles

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

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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NL62 TZZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NL62 TZZ, 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 NL62 TZZ registered?

NL62 TZZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is NL62 TZZ safe to buy?

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