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NV62 DFL

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,796 mi
Last recorded139,796 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 DFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 139,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 139,796 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 138,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 212,990 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 212,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,575 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 124,575 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 94,555 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 72,902 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 72,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,611 miles

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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NV62 DFL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV62 DFL, 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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NV62 DFL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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