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MT61 VGU

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,773 mi
Last recorded138,773 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 VGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 138,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 137,708 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 133,570 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm tread and cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm tread and cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 130,464 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 130,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 126,653 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,104 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 113,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2018 100,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

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

slight brake bind on both rear brakes

Fail 17 Jan 2018 100,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

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

slight brake bind on both rear brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,813 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 73,428 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 73,428 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 53,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MT61 VGU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT61 VGU, 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 MT61 VGU registered?

MT61 VGU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is MT61 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 VGU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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