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YA12 MXZ

2012 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,972 mi
Last recorded109,972 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 MXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALMOST ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 109,970 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EML LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened VERY BADLY WORN SCORED /PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALMOST ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 96,607 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,536 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 82,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,681 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 63,079 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 63,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,739 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 55,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,639 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2015 31,728 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YA12 MXZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA12 MXZ, 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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YA12 MXZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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