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LM12 LPP

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,865 mi
Last recorded107,865 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 LPP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 107,865 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 102,256 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 102,256 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 98,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,915 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 93,915 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,991 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 89,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,156 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 85,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,807 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2018 69,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 69,364 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 61,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 55,646 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 52,174 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 LPP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM12 LPP, 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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LM12 LPP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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