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YP61 XTB

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,895 mi
Last recorded115,895 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 XTB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 115,895 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 115,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 108,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 108,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 99,093 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Jan 2024 99,066 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jan 2023 93,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,640 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 91,759 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 91,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 90,453 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,087 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 87,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,002 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 71,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,992 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,145 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 26,439 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 26,439 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn bald on inner & outer edges of tread

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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YP61 XTB is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YP61 XTB, 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 YP61 XTB registered?

YP61 XTB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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