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YF12 TUJ

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,470 mi
Last recorded104,470 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 TUJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,470 miles

rack ends slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2021 103,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 103,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 88,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Metal in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 88,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Metal in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,195 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 83,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,327 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,908 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 66,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,725 miles

Engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,895 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,633 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 47,633 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YF12 TUJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF12 TUJ, 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 YF12 TUJ registered?

YF12 TUJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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