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FP61 HYS

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,570 mi
Last recorded84,570 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 HYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 84,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 84,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 81,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 81,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,593 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 72,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 67,288 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,814 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror ()

Offside Front fitted new day light bulb

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 51,746 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 47,513 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,206 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,066 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,607 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 30,607 miles

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

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

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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FP61 HYS 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 75%.

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 FP61 HYS, 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 FP61 HYS registered?

FP61 HYS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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