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LM12 EFZ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,099 mi
Last recorded22,099 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 EFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 22,099 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 21,990 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 21,475 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 21,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 21,176 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 18,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 18,066 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 15,635 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 14,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 13,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 12,571 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 11,428 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 11,418 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 9,096 miles

nearside rear lower reflector damaged

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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LM12 EFZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LM12 EFZ, 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 LM12 EFZ registered?

LM12 EFZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is LM12 EFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 EFZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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