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NU61 YLA

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,685 mi
Last recorded163,685 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 YLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 163,685 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 156,250 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 139,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 128,560 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 116,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,047 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 101,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 87,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 71,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,381 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,090 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing and also has a nail in the tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,392 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 33,392 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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NU61 YLA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NU61 YLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU61 YLA registered?

NU61 YLA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is NU61 YLA safe to buy?

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