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YH62 SFN

2012 Renault Megane

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,078 mi
Last recorded209,078 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 SFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 209,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 196,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 189,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 169,201 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 160,371 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 160,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 148,515 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads very low

Pass 11 Oct 2019 123,790 miles

nearside front rim buckled on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2019 123,790 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front rim buckled on inner edge

play in offside track rod end

Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,615 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2018 95,615 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 67,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,619 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,468 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 43,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 SFN is a 2012 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH62 SFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH62 SFN registered?

YH62 SFN is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YH62 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 SFN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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