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LY62 BJE

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

179,621 mi
Last recorded179,621 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 BJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 179,621 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 163,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 150,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 133,964 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 133,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 104,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 79,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 69,571 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,085 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,897 miles

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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LY62 BJE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LY62 BJE, 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 LY62 BJE registered?

LY62 BJE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is LY62 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY62 BJE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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