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HY12 VBJ

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,595 mi
Last recorded81,595 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 VBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 81,595 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 78,134 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 78,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 74,204 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 74,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,772 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,750 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 24 Apr 2018 51,750 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Slight oil residue on engine.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,105 miles

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

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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HY12 VBJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HY12 VBJ, 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 HY12 VBJ registered?

HY12 VBJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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