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YC62 VMX

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,037 mi
Last recorded103,037 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT Also edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 91,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated, MY2005

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

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

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated, MY2005

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 81,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated, MY2005

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' 1 x Air Freshener. (8.3.1e)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 81,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 9 x Air Fresheners from rear view mirror. ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,378 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,750 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 61,750 miles

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

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

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 VMX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC62 VMX registered?

YC62 VMX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YC62 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 VMX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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