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SA62 MMJ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,088 mi
Last recorded211,088 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 MMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 211,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear tail gate is damaged

under body mot items are corroded

Pass 29 May 2023 199,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2022 186,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 163,669 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 163,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 145,564 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 119,821 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 May 2019 119,820 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 98,234 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 69,354 miles

engine management light on

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 May 2017 69,354 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both, contacts corroded and broken (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2016 39,762 miles

engine managment light on and dash showing anti polution fault

Fail 20 May 2016 39,762 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs worn and lipped

engine managment light on and dash showing anti polution fault

Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,354 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 11,354 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SA62 MMJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA62 MMJ, 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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SA62 MMJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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