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YC62 VRE

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,512 mi
Last recorded66,512 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VRE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,512 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

clean emissions no print out

Fail 6 Nov 2019 66,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

clean emissions no print out

Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,966 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 61,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding not fully releasing after application (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding not fully releasing after applicaton (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 59,608 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,470 miles

both rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,722 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 34,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VRE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc 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 VRE, 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 YC62 VRE registered?

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

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