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SH62 FPT

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

48,904 mi
Last recorded48,904 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 FPT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 48,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling badly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling badly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 48,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling badly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling badly (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil cooler leaking substantially but not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 47,235 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 47,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 47,218 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,053 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 46,053 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 43,985 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 43,985 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,168 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 40,168 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 33,970 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 33,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 30,218 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 30,214 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 26,976 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 23,471 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 18,090 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 18,090 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 13,768 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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SH62 FPT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH62 FPT, 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 SH62 FPT registered?

SH62 FPT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is SH62 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 FPT shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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