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WP61 HDA

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,645 mi
Last recorded126,645 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 126,645 miles

Offside Front main beam bulb insecure/dazzling when turned on

Fail 8 Jan 2026 126,616 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour emits white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front main beam bulb insecure/dazzling when turned on

Pass 18 Jan 2025 123,434 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 123,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 118,072 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 118,072 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,450 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 107,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,175 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,078 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,535 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,789 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,821 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 78,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2015 74,478 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 HDA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 WP61 HDA, 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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WP61 HDA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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