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LV61 YMS

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,155 mi
Last recorded63,155 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 YMS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 63,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 58,297 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 58,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 53,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2023 53,122 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,129 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake weak nearside

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,555 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 42,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 42,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2018 34,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,895 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 27,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,769 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,116 miles

offside rear brake binding

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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LV61 YMS is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 LV61 YMS, 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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LV61 YMS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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