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YP62 XFJ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,754 mi
Last recorded95,754 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 XFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 95,754 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 95,754 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 71,248 miles

Nearside and offside front outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2025 71,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside and offside front outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,601 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 51,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 45,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 27,944 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both outer clips starting to seep (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,016 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 11,686 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 10,356 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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YP62 XFJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YP62 XFJ, 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 YP62 XFJ registered?

YP62 XFJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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