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NX62 YBY

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,368 mi
Last recorded114,368 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX62 YBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 114,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes front the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 111,637 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 108,620 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 105,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of off side front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16v (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 1 Feb 2023 105,728 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of off side front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 205-55-16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,721 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 102,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 87,836 miles

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,206 miles

Front pads over half worn discs scored and pitted

plastic covers over floors and engine

Fail 12 Jun 2020 75,206 miles

Front pads over half worn discs scored and pitted

plastic covers over floors and engine

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 60,385 miles

plastic covers floors and engine

Fail 1 Jun 2019 60,385 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 49,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,581 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 39,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 20,360 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,280 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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NX62 YBY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NX62 YBY, 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 NX62 YBY registered?

NX62 YBY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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