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BT61 YSW

2012 Renault Megane

Brown Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,459 mi
Last recorded50,459 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YSW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 50,459 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front sub-frame support bar corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,498 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,151 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 49,151 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 48,775 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 48,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 48,347 miles

Nearside Front subframe forward support bar corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 47,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,118 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,681 miles

inner edges of both front discs corrodid

Pass 11 Feb 2017 45,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,220 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YSW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

BT61 YSW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is BT61 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 YSW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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