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YH62 YHL

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,791 mi
Last recorded166,791 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 YHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 166,791 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 163,633 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 163,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 159,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 143,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 129,016 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,178 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 102,002 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 93,191 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 93,191 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,907 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,664 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 60,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,897 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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YH62 YHL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YHL, 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 YH62 YHL registered?

YH62 YHL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 YHL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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