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YF61 VWN

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,320 mi
Last recorded145,320 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VWN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 145,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 14 Oct 2023 145,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,845 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 116,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,404 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 105,404 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,611 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 89,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 89,481 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 78,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YF61 VWN is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF61 VWN, 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 YF61 VWN registered?

YF61 VWN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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