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L1 UKX

2012 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,081 mi
Last recorded89,081 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 UKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 89,081 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 85,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,430 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 65,428 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 60,519 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,573 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,791 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,659 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut to sidewall and when inspected cords are visible but does not meet criteria for failure.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed Flexi-hose to calliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Some corrosion to rear discs inner faces.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,911 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 19,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L1 UKX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L1 UKX, 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 L1 UKX registered?

L1 UKX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is L1 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 UKX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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