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YC12 OWO

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,098 mi
Last recorded106,098 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 OWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 106,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 102,780 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,232 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,699 miles

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

both registration plate lamps dim

Fail 13 Mar 2023 100,699 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both registration plate lamps dim

Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,122 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,132 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 91,230 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 80,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,995 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,148 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 41,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 36,210 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f inner trak arm joint has play

Pass 20 May 2015 27,443 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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YC12 OWO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC12 OWO, 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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YC12 OWO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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