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NX62 XJZ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,637 mi
Last recorded152,637 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX62 XJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 152,637 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount bearing noisy

Fail 4 Dec 2024 152,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount bearing noisy

Slight free play on handbrake lever

Pass 7 Dec 2023 140,543 miles

N/S/F wheel rim distorted. Front strut gaiters split. Slight corrosion front struts, O/S/R coil spring, rear shock absorbers & slight seep at N/S. Front No.Plate slightly deteriorated. Minor drag N/S/R brake.

Fail 7 Dec 2023 140,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to bulb insecure. (4.1.2 (c))

N/S/F wheel rim distorted. Front strut gaiters split. Slight corrosion front struts, O/S/R coil spring, rear shock absorbers & slight seep at N/S. Front No.Plate slightly deteriorated. Minor drag N/S/R brake.

Pass 8 Dec 2022 126,447 miles

Inside of front brake discs corroded. N/S/F wheel rim distorted. Front strut gaiters split. Slight corrosion rear shock absorbers. Front No.Plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Dec 2022 126,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Inside of front brake discs corroded. N/S/F wheel rim distorted. Front strut gaiters split. Slight corrosion rear shock absorbers. Front No.Plate slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Both front belts slow to retract. (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,883 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside tyres (O/S/F approx 3mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 100,883 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside tyres (O/S/F approx 3mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,199 miles

Slight wear in front antiroll bar links & front brake discs.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 84,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight wear in front antiroll bar links & front brake discs.

Pass 30 May 2018 70,566 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 70,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,807 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,859 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,733 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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NX62 XJZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJZ, 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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NX62 XJZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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