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BT61 YSM

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,879 mi
Last recorded140,879 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YSM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 140,879 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 140,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 128,435 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 128,386 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,467 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 115,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 102,084 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 101,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake cable not returning to rest

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,653 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,902 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 61,966 miles

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,630 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,837 miles

engine cover fitted.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 36,873 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/ R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,713 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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BT61 YSM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT61 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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