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YR12 YNP

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,697 mi
Last recorded64,697 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YNP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 64,697 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 64,697 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 61,047 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 61,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,322 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 57,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 50,176 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 50,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,230 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 45,230 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 39,302 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 39,302 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse lights affected by operation (4.5.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,648 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,491 miles

vehicle has covers and/or undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,270 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2016 21,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 18,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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YR12 YNP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YR12 YNP, 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 YR12 YNP registered?

YR12 YNP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YR12 YNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 YNP shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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