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LT12 YCE

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,755 mi
Last recorded168,755 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 YCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 168,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play sligth wear to n s ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 168,755 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. x 2 head ligth aim low ajust and make work (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play sligth wear to n s ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 158,256 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 158,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 151,121 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior rear view ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2022 151,107 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior rear view ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 144,369 miles

Nearside Front road wheel is damaged

Fail 27 May 2021 144,368 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front road wheel is damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2019 130,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,427 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 111,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 100,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2016 100,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,556 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 90,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,127 miles

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

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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LT12 YCE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red 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 LT12 YCE, 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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LT12 YCE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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