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ML62 YXJ

2012 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,598 mi
Last recorded172,598 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 YXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 172,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 154,485 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 154,468 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,374 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 3 Nov 2020 129,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 13 Nov 2019 114,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,959 miles

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

check injection system warning on dash but no mil light on

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,788 miles

Front front brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 81,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,666 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 66,665 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working NO FRONT SIDELIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working HEADLIGHT OUT (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,557 miles

Offside Rear tyre edge worn

Fail 16 Oct 2015 47,557 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre edge worn

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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ML62 YXJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ML62 YXJ, 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 ML62 YXJ registered?

ML62 YXJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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