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LM12 HGJ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,952 mi
Last recorded112,952 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 112,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 105,960 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 105,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 103,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management warning light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads worn to min limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords inner edge 205/50X17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords inner edge 205/50X17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads worn to min limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm worn smooth inner side edge 205/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn smooth on inner side edge 205/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 94,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm worn smooth inner side edge 205/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn smooth on inner side edge 205/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 84,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges and on 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cuts in sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 77,308 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise from nearside front when turning pos top mount bearing

oil level slightly low

Fail 18 May 2021 77,308 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

noise from nearside front when turning pos top mount bearing

oil level slightly low

Pass 19 May 2020 70,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 59,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 38,958 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,981 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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LM12 HGJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LM12 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

LM12 HGJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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