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YP12 DXW

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,899 mi
Last recorded126,899 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 DXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 126,899 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 126,899 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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 115,951 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 115,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 107,559 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 107,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,439 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,363 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 91,363 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,101 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,755 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,161 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YP12 DXW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP12 DXW, 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 YP12 DXW registered?

YP12 DXW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is YP12 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 DXW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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