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BT61 YJZ

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,556 mi
Last recorded146,556 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 146,556 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2025 146,436 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users clutch pipe (valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2024 140,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pipe valve damp

rear axle corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2023 132,388 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 127,186 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres getting low/perished (3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2021 122,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + getting low (3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 122,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + getting low (3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres getting low (3mm

Pass 30 Aug 2019 114,281 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 107,265 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 107,265 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,983 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,607 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 96,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner /outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BT61 YJZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in White 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 BT61 YJZ, 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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BT61 YJZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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