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DS61 FNW

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,801 mi
Last recorded143,801 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 FNW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 143,801 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting close to legal limit

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2022 137,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 137,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 134,801 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 134,748 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing offside (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 130,093 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 130,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 121,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 112,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 102,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 102,429 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,096 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,305 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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DS61 FNW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS61 FNW, 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 DS61 FNW registered?

DS61 FNW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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The MOT history for DS61 FNW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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