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LO12 OEF

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,092 mi
Last recorded118,092 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 OEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 118,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 115,747 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 115,707 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 112,409 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 WORN EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 95,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Led strip (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing covered by tape (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,480 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on edges.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 55,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft cv boot ( CLIP) severely deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,329 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 46,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 37,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 37,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,501 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 30,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LO12 OEF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LO12 OEF, 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 LO12 OEF registered?

LO12 OEF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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