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WP61 HBJ

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,192 mi
Last recorded121,192 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 HBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 121,192 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 119,381 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 117,326 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,164 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 112,918 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 110,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 108,964 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 105,367 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 104,661 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 104,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 98,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight binding nearside rear brake

Fail 10 May 2017 98,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 11 May 2016 88,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2015 80,660 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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WP61 HBJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WP61 HBJ, 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 WP61 HBJ registered?

WP61 HBJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is WP61 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 HBJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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