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YX12 VHK

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,344 mi
Last recorded92,344 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 VHK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,344 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 92,344 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,046 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 86,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,484 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 80,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,844 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 75,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,366 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 65,462 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 55,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,857 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 16 Oct 2017 46,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect KICK UP TO RIGHT (1.8.A.1b)

Front TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,693 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,262 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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YX12 VHK is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YX12 VHK, 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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YX12 VHK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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