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LT12 YSW

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,011 mi
Last recorded128,011 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 YSW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 128,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 128,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 119,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front daylight running lamp not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 119,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front daylight running lamp not working

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 111,596 miles

Offside Front DRL not working

Fail 12 Mar 2024 111,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front DRL not working

Pass 18 Feb 2023 93,495 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,641 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 79,640 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,232 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,408 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,017 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,746 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,062 miles

Both front tyres have worn edges

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 YSW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LT12 YSW, 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 YSW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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