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WR61 TZC

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 TZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 97,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 97,458 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 95,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 92,719 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside daytime running light inop

Nearside park brake efficiency significantly less than offside 64/185

Fail 29 Mar 2022 83,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside daytime running light inop

Nearside park brake efficiency significantly less than offside 64/185

Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,111 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,757 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight brake binde in offside rear wheel

slight up and down movement in offside front wheel, unable to locate.

Fail 24 Mar 2018 63,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

slight brake binde in offside rear wheel

slight up and down movement in offside front wheel, unable to locate.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 49,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Raised edge tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 49,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Raised edge tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,892 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 28,265 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 28,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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WR61 TZC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR61 TZC, 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 WR61 TZC registered?

WR61 TZC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is WR61 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 TZC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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