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SG62 ZLN

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,748 mi
Last recorded86,748 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 86,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 86,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 80,953 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 80,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 75,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2022 73,207 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2021 70,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 70,767 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 67,420 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 67,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,658 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,655 miles

Nearside Front day time run light inop

Offside Front day time run light inop.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 36,436 miles

Offside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,960 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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SG62 ZLN is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZLN, 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 SG62 ZLN registered?

SG62 ZLN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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