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YG12 BWY

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,498 mi
Last recorded119,498 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 BWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 119,498 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 12 Jul 2022 113,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 107,102 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 107,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 100,125 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 34,935 miles

All four tyres outer side walls perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,580 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 27,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 22,168 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2015 22,168 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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YG12 BWY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YG12 BWY, 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 YG12 BWY registered?

YG12 BWY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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