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GY61 OGF

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,805 mi
Last recorded160,805 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 OGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 160,805 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 160,805 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2024 156,955 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 155,286 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

vehicle under sealed

Fail 17 Apr 2023 155,283 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion on suspension components throughout

Pass 7 Jun 2021 154,946 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 154,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2020 154,892 miles

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

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

front discs corroded inner face

rear brake discs corroded inner face more

signs off oil leaks engine & gearbox but under tray fitted

Fail 26 May 2020 154,892 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded inner face

rear brake discs corroded inner face more

signs off oil leaks engine & gearbox but under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 153,007 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 153,007 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake holding but low effort

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

noisy engine

Pass 27 Mar 2018 149,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front to rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 145,112 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 134,893 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 20 Jan 2015 115,335 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 115,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

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

No coolant in expansion bottle, topped up for MOT

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GY61 OGF 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 62.5%.

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 GY61 OGF, 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 GY61 OGF registered?

GY61 OGF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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