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127,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower support bracket between suspension and radiator lower panel holed and corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both oil seals leaking on gearbox driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Cat (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin thinner than offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front headlamp dull
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 1mm to bald,centre3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 1mm, centre 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 1.5mm,centre3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2mm, centre 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 1mm to bald,centre3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 1mm, centre 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 1.5mm,centre3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2mm, centre 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner & Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Coolant Tank Fluid Low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner & Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outside edge (4.1.E.1)
washer bottle cap missing
Front Wiper blades smearing slightly
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
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SJ62 XTL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red 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 SJ62 XTL, 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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SJ62 XTL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2012.
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