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LP61 FOT

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,885 mi
Last recorded122,885 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 FOT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 122,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front DRL

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 117,787 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 117,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 111,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall...205/50/17 93W Michelin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,670 miles

Exhaust heat shield/s damaged & insecure

N/S DRL Inoperative

O/S/R Tyre severely perished/splitting

Fail 17 Jan 2023 106,670 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield/s damaged & insecure

N/S DRL Inoperative

O/S/R Tyre severely perished/splitting

Pass 18 Jan 2022 103,460 miles

Bonnet difficult to lock closed - requires attention

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 98,454 miles

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S DRL Inoperative

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 98,454 miles

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S DRL Inoperative

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,409 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 95,387 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S DRL inoperative

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Close to limit for MOT test (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,533 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S DRL inoperative

N/S/F tyres outer sidewall damaged

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 90,533 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet (6.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces are in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S DRL inoperative

N/S/F tyres outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 81,984 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn,lipped & inner faces are in poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2018 81,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust (Adjuster broken) (1.8)

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

Coolant level below minimum

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn,lipped & inner faces are in poor condition

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,837 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn,lipped & inner faces are in poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2017 74,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn,lipped & inner faces are in poor condition

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/just above limit for MOT test (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs severely worn/lipped

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,818 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 61,971 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,900 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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LP61 FOT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LP61 FOT, 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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LP61 FOT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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