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RK62 VLR

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,485 mi
Last recorded91,485 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 VLR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 91,485 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 91,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust heat sheilds adrift

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,827 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield damaged but still secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 83,827 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust heat shield damaged but still secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,818 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,353 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 73,959 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear discs at 6mm thickness minimum thickness is 7mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,083 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 62,083 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,870 miles

both front treads inner shoulder worn off

Fail 19 Sep 2017 49,870 miles

Emissions not tested due to eml on showing anti- pollution fault (7.4.B.1)

rear brake binding both rears (3.7.B.1)

both front treads inner shoulder worn off

Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,895 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 VLR is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RK62 VLR, 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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RK62 VLR is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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