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YB61 AUM

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,236 mi
Last recorded134,236 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 AUM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 134,236 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

parking brake performance only just met requirements

Fail 30 Aug 2023 134,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

parking brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 16 May 2022 110,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 110,346 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. cut and welded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Emissions not tested dpf blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 109,402 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,452 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 103,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,845 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,048 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,393 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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YB61 AUM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB61 AUM, 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 YB61 AUM registered?

YB61 AUM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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