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LO12 XAB

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,114 mi
Last recorded195,114 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 XAB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 195,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 173,684 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 161,006 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE TOP MOUTING DRY

Fail 10 Sep 2024 161,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

NEAR SIDE TOP MOUTING DRY

Pass 4 Oct 2023 155,099 miles

Rear both rear lights slights loose

Fail 27 Sep 2023 154,959 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both led bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front head lamps different and have different light output

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both rear lights slights loose

Pass 6 Oct 2022 143,340 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 119,373 miles

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

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

Offside front headlamp mounting bracket broken

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,559 miles

Central heat shields insecure

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 98,671 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 80,142 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,709 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 68,709 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,838 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,459 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 43,338 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 XAB 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 75%.

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 LO12 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

LO12 XAB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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