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RE62 EBJ

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,620 mi
Last recorded122,620 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 EBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 122,620 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 115,135 miles

engine undertray damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2023 107,113 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 94,177 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 May 2021 81,392 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished nsr heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 76,874 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 76,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 70,101 miles

rear pads wearing low

Fail 1 May 2019 70,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear pads wearing low

Pass 10 May 2018 63,154 miles

OSR brake binding slightly, Front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 2 May 2018 63,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR brake binding slightly, Front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 17 May 2017 55,407 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 55,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,731 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2016 52,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,068 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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RE62 EBJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE62 EBJ, 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 RE62 EBJ registered?

RE62 EBJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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