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NX62 FBY

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,372 mi
Last recorded198,372 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX62 FBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 198,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

coolant leak from front of engine

parking brake efficiency low on nearside

Pass 21 Feb 2024 194,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency low on nearside rear

spare tyre deflated

Fail 21 Feb 2024 194,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre tread worn away on inner edge

parking brake efficiency low on nearside rear

spare tyre deflated

Pass 24 Feb 2023 191,033 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

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

Spare tyre defective Non-repairable puncture. ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 185,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2022 185,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2021 179,772 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 176,886 miles

coolant level low

Pass 9 Feb 2019 171,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 166,926 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 166,917 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 166,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 160,799 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip worn through on the edge

Fail 3 Oct 2017 160,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip worn through on the edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,616 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 131,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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NX62 FBY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NX62 FBY, 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 NX62 FBY registered?

NX62 FBY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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