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YG62 YRL

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,726 mi
Last recorded179,726 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 YRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 179,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 163,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 28 Apr 2025 163,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 2 Nov 2023 145,094 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2022 125,800 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 110,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has a gauge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 22 Jun 2019 107,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,490 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,261 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 87,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,784 miles

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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YG62 YRL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG62 YRL, 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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YG62 YRL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2012.

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