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L3 RNK

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,973 mi
Last recorded109,973 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 RNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 109,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced SIDE BULB (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning SIDE BULB IN TAIL GATE (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 109,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced SIDE BULB (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning SIDE BULB IN TAIL GATE (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 103,801 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 93,389 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 80,411 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,078 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 60,708 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,556 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 57,556 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 53,915 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2018 51,081 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,859 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play still slight play even with new bearing suspect wear slight wear to drive flange or on hub bearing mating surfaces (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front door strap loose causing knock

Fail 18 Jan 2017 47,856 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front door strap loose causing knock

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,768 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,890 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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L3 RNK is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L3 RNK, 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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L3 RNK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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