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WU62 JBO

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,350 mi
Last recorded126,350 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 JBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 126,350 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp insecure causing it to flicker (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 112,967 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 112,967 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 105,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 28 Mar 2022 105,804 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside + Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,411 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 93,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,592 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

undertray damaged and bolts missing

Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,393 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 68,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,002 miles

child seats fitted n/s o/s rear

front and rear brake discs badly lipped

Fail 11 Aug 2017 52,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted n/s o/s rear

Offside Rear tyre getting low on outer edge

front and rear brake discs badly lipped

Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,674 miles

child seat fitted o/s rear

slight lip front and rear brake discs

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 38,674 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted o/s rear

slight lip front and rear brake discs

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,741 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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WU62 JBO is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU62 JBO, 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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WU62 JBO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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