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BV62 LYA

2012 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,657 mi
Last recorded153,657 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 LYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 153,657 miles

Nearside front track rod end has slight play

Offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2024 153,657 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front track rod end has slight play

Offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2023 141,314 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

Offside front tyre is on 1.6mm legal limit and worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit and worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2022 126,830 miles

Nearside rear tyre approaching 1.6mm limit

Fail 22 Jul 2022 126,830 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre approaching 1.6mm limit

Pass 20 Jul 2021 107,831 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 107,831 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 85,851 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 85,850 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,365 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,071 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 77,071 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,314 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 68,876 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 68,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb dispositioned (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 48,266 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 48,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BV62 LYA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV62 LYA, 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 BV62 LYA registered?

BV62 LYA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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