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HV62 LYY

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,393 mi
Last recorded113,393 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 LYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 113,393 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 108,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,947 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 102,947 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 97,601 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 97,599 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 92,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 87,421 miles

Bonnet support stay missing

Front nearside & offside brake pads getting low - monitor

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel rim distorted

Offside Track rod end has notable play/movement JUST deemed passable but advise early replacement

Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,743 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 80,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak To base of casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn/split

Central Rear Exhaust heatshield loose on body, and fouling on system

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing in early stages of wearing out

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,500 miles

Both nearside & offside rear shock absorber casings badly corroded but not leaking-monitor.

Both rear brake pads getting low-monitor as non sensored.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 61,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,761 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,380 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,898 miles

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 7 Sep 2015 25,896 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (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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HV62 LYY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV62 LYY, 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 HV62 LYY registered?

HV62 LYY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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