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NU62 UYC

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,620 mi
Last recorded148,620 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 UYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 148,620 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 148,615 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 136,604 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 121,064 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,477 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 103,477 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,359 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 93,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,998 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 81,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,063 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r disc inner and outer face deterioration - thickness check req - efficiency and imbalance check ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 64,807 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r disc inner and outer face deterioration - thickness check req - efficiency and imbalance check ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 13% across rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 44,144 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 13% across rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,788 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 34,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NU62 UYC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NU62 UYC, 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 NU62 UYC registered?

NU62 UYC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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