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SA62 XLO

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,336 mi
Last recorded86,336 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 XLO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 86,336 miles

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

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

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 11 Nov 2025 86,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 79,746 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,317 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 74,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,224 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 72,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,837 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 66,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding on rolling road (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 63,174 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,192 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,550 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner

Pass 4 Dec 2016 40,526 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,354 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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SA62 XLO is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLO, 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 SA62 XLO registered?

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

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