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HG12 YYF

2012 Renault Megane

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,466 mi
Last recorded31,466 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 YYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 31,466 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 31,240 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror unit damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 30,450 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 29,458 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 29,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,390 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers obscuring testable components

Pass 24 Aug 2021 26,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 24,281 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old & perished 2011 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old & perished 2011 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old & perished 2011 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2011 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers obscuring rear suspension components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,386 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2011 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 19,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on edges, also cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on edges, also cracked and perished

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG12 YYF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HG12 YYF, 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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HG12 YYF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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