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SB62 OBK

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,722 mi
Last recorded97,722 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 OBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 97,722 miles

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

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack pinion badly worn (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre worn below 1.6 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight play ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 91,810 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 91,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc significantly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc significantly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint has excessive play ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 84,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 84,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 78,679 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 78,664 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 72,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 68,393 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,693 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,455 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 48,807 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 48,807 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,047 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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SB62 OBK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB62 OBK, 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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SB62 OBK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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