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SJ62 VZM

2012 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,834 mi
Last recorded25,834 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 VZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 25,834 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 25,406 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 24,923 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 24,222 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 23,453 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 22,565 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 21,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 20,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,863 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,261 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 VZM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

SJ62 VZM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ62 VZM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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