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RE62 ZWA

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,361 mi
Last recorded90,361 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 ZWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 90,361 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Brake cable damaged handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever on calliper seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged heavily corroded and bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged heavily corroded and bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on nearside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on offside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

interior mirror worn

rear axle corroded

wiper blade performance untested due to no water

Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,748 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 68,217 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,009 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,638 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 51,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 44,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 38,304 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 ZWA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

RE62 ZWA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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