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LO62 LGJ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,702 mi
Last recorded136,702 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 LGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 136,702 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2026 136,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 126,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 117,355 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,147 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 114,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 100,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at calliper joint, outer covering requires removing to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at calliper joint , outer covering requires removing to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 100,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at calliper joint, outer covering requires removing to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at calliper joint , outer covering requires removing to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

heat shield catching on exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,315 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 80,944 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,288 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,464 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 33,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,117 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 18,564 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 15,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit becoming bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre becoming low on edges

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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LO62 LGJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LO62 LGJ, 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 LO62 LGJ registered?

LO62 LGJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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