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SJ62 XTV

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

38,361 mi
Last recorded38,361 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 XTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 38,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front day time running light inop

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2025 38,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front day time running light inop

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2024 35,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 35,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 33,072 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 33,071 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring at offside front (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 30,243 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 30,243 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 26,881 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 26,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat & rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 24,186 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 24,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 22,017 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 22,014 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2018 19,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2017 16,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 13,433 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 13,433 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 10,723 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 10,723 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 XTV is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

SJ62 XTV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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