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LP12 UDV

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,959 mi
Last recorded111,959 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 UDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 111,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 111,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,088 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 104,088 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,275 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S &N/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner&outer worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 97,246 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour O/S &N/S FRONT (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S &N/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner&outer worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,528 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,986 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 80,986 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,800 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 70,721 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,499 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,440 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 54,440 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,183 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 UDV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,997cc 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 LP12 UDV, 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 UDV registered?

LP12 UDV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is LP12 UDV safe to buy?

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