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LV61 YRT

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,622 mi
Last recorded148,622 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 YRT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 148,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake Pipe Section of Nearside Rear Flexi Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 148,606 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal Brake Pipe Section of Nearside Rear Flexi Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 139,998 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 136,884 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 126,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 116,991 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 116,732 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt wont clip. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,565 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 103,565 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,738 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,366 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 67,210 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,064 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,908 miles

both rear tyres are perished

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 41,908 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has cracks on tread

nearside rear tyre has cracks on tread

offside rear tyre has cracks on tread

Fail 30 Jan 2015 26,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has cracks on tread

nearside rear tyre has cracks on tread

offside rear tyre has cracks on tread

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 YRT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LV61 YRT, 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 LV61 YRT registered?

LV61 YRT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is LV61 YRT safe to buy?

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