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YH62 JZW

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,361 mi
Last recorded144,361 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 JZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 144,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-2mm & worn on inner edge very close to inner cords (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light broken

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 144,345 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top strut mounting excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 tyre on 1.6-2mm & worn on inner edge very close to inner cords (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light broken

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 129,490 miles

Both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 129,490 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,869 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2020 120,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 97,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,634 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,970 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,748 miles

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

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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YH62 JZW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH62 JZW, 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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YH62 JZW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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