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LA61 FTU

2012 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,594 mi
Last recorded90,594 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 FTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 90,594 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

central heat shield loose

Fail 27 Mar 2026 90,285 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

central heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2025 81,356 miles

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

unable to see condition of both rear inner brake pads/could be wearing thin.

Fail 28 Mar 2025 81,356 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt jammed in buckle. (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working water in light lens/unit. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

unable to see condition of both rear inner brake pads/could be wearing thin.

Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,036 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 64,036 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,079 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 56,079 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2021 51,794 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,707 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 45,676 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,277 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 36,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 10% serious (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 29,346 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 28,718 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 22,867 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 22,867 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,204 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,570 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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LA61 FTU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LA61 FTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA61 FTU registered?

LA61 FTU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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