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NU62 XLR

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,473 mi
Last recorded100,473 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 XLR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2024 100,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 93,505 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 93,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,885 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 72,873 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 63,763 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,455 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,453 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,786 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 32,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 32,176 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,581 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 25,581 miles

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

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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NU62 XLR is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU62 XLR, 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 NU62 XLR registered?

NU62 XLR is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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The MOT history for NU62 XLR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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