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YC62 AFY

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,360 mi
Last recorded109,360 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 AFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 109,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear door and Rear quarter panel accident damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm and worn badly on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 109,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear door and Rear quarter panel accident damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm and worn badly on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 101,303 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar linkage top mounting ball joint adjusted differently to o/s/f but not catching or affecting any other component.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 101,303 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Antiroll bar linkage top mounting ball joint adjusted differently to o/s/f but not catching or affecting any other component.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,400 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 97,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,988 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front grill missing

Fail 15 Sep 2017 87,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front grill missing

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,918 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 68,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,924 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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YC62 AFY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YC62 AFY, 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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YC62 AFY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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