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SJ62 XTL

2012 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,550 mi
Last recorded127,550 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 XTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 127,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 127,550 miles

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 127,365 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 123,751 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 123,632 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,259 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 122,246 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 114,747 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 114,745 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,223 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 95,222 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2019 81,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner & Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 81,094 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,826 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 44,773 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,286 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 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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