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LP12 FXU

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,573 mi
Last recorded81,573 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 FXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 81,573 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 81,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2025 79,019 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 79,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 76,491 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 76,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 71,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 68,578 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 65,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,456 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 59,186 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 59,186 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,035 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 48,479 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,613 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,416 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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LP12 FXU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LP12 FXU, 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 LP12 FXU registered?

LP12 FXU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LP12 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 FXU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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