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RK62 VLP

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,080 mi
Last recorded215,080 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 VLP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 215,080 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 214,187 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend early replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant low [not MOT item]

lens missing from offside repeater lamp

parking brake travel high ,rear caliper hand brake levers not returning to rest position

Pass 12 Jul 2021 191,238 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 190,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 172,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50zr17 93w x/l (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 172,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50zr17 93w x/l (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play recommend early renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 150,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 123,076 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 121,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area of windscreen to remain clear ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 94,795 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area of windscreen to remain clear ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,479 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 64,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,095 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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RK62 VLP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RK62 VLP, 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 RK62 VLP registered?

RK62 VLP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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