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SJ62 ZGF

2012 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,754 mi
Last recorded85,754 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 ZGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 85,754 miles

Offside Front Driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy

Fail 19 Aug 2026 85,754 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 84,210 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 84,210 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,466 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2023 75,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 67,744 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,642 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,715 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 49,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,756 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,403 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 33,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,843 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 ZGF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

SJ62 ZGF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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