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SG62 BBU

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,329 mi
Last recorded75,329 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 BBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,329 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 75,328 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 65,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 65,554 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 59,446 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 59,369 miles

Central Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking strong smell of fuel under fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 59,300 miles

Central Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking strong smell of fuel under fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 52,533 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 48,912 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,320 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 45,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 43,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 38,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,498 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 33,497 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,290 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 22,832 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2015 21,909 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Multiple air fresheners on rear view mirror

N/S/R tyre flat

Spare wheel on O/S/F

Fail 1 Dec 2015 21,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Multiple air fresheners on rear view mirror

N/S/R and O/S/R brakes binding slightly

N/S/R tyre flat

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

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

Spare wheel on O/S/F

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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SG62 BBU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SG62 BBU, 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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SG62 BBU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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