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RV62 ZNU

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,434 mi
Last recorded98,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 ZNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 98,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 80,180 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 66,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 66,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 63,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 63,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 56,611 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 56,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 49,418 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 49,418 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 45,265 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,538 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 41,523 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,315 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 33,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,253 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 27,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 19,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,799 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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RV62 ZNU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV62 ZNU, 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 RV62 ZNU registered?

RV62 ZNU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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