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LP12 WEV

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,919 mi
Last recorded106,919 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 WEV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 106,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 104,246 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slowly retracting

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure

Offside Rear damage to side of body

shock absorbers slightly corroded all 4

Fail 11 Sep 2024 104,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Nearside Front seat belt slowly retracting

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure

Offside Rear damage to side of body

Rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,705 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 100,705 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

clutch anti-slip provision missing.

under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,746 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s worn/pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,599 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 69,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread, no cords exposed

Fail 20 Apr 2018 60,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread, no cords exposed

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,373 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 51,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,473 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 44,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WEV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WEV, 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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LP12 WEV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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