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SA62 MYC

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 MYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024
Fail 4 Jan 2024

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,965 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 101,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt missing REAR MIDDLE ANCHOR (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 94,975 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,505 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 86,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 77,774 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 70,680 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 70,672 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 59,703 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,781 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,050 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,571 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 36,230 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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SA62 MYC 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 SA62 MYC, 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 SA62 MYC registered?

SA62 MYC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SA62 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 MYC 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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