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SJ62 RXN

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,593 mi
Last recorded97,593 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 RXN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 97,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR / OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 4 May 2022 97,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR / OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Feb 2021 85,859 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 85,854 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,469 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 69,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 51,394 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 46,749 miles

front and rear brake pads becoming low

rear tyres, edges slightly worn

slight bind at rear wheels

Pass 4 Jan 2017 40,150 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres outer edges becoming worn

slight bind at both rear wheels

Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,040 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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SJ62 RXN is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ62 RXN, 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 SJ62 RXN registered?

SJ62 RXN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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