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RJ62 YCN

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,572 mi
Last recorded95,572 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 YCN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,572 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. calliper arm not fully returning (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 95,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. calliper arm not fully returning (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,079 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 87,078 miles

Brake cable insecure both sides rear (1.1.15 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 78,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,087 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 63,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 61,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,113 miles

Front brakes worn. Replacement required in less than 3000 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 38,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes worn. Replacement required in less than 3000 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,358 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 27,164 miles

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NSR Brake, reduced performance

OSF Tyre, worn on outer edges.

Smoke test, zero emissions.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 23,394 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Under-tray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RJ62 YCN is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ62 YCN, 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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RJ62 YCN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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