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BT61 YSS

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,300 mi
Last recorded117,300 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YSS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,300 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 113,863 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 110,517 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 105,393 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 99,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,244 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 80,028 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,453 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 71,451 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,021 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 59,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Low On Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Low On Edges

Pass 31 Jan 2015 43,353 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 43,353 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 42,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YSS is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YSS, 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 BT61 YSS registered?

BT61 YSS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is BT61 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 YSS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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