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FD61 FVO

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

223,970 mi
Last recorded223,970 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 FVO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 223,970 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 214,376 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 214,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 206,709 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 200,226 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension trailing arm general surface corrosion.

Fail 2 Feb 2022 200,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear suspension trailing arm general surface corrosion.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 191,007 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met.

Fail 25 Jan 2021 191,007 miles

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 182,349 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 165,913 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met low on n/s/r

Pass 22 Jan 2018 146,964 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 146,964 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 124,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre low on edges but not full tread depth

O/S/R tyre low on edge but not full tread depth

Fail 30 Jan 2017 124,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre low on edges but not full tread depth

O/S/R tyre low on edge but not full tread depth

Pass 24 Dec 2015 106,670 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,668 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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FD61 FVO is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD61 FVO, 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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FD61 FVO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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