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LP61 FPG

2012 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,943 mi
Last recorded128,943 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 FPG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 128,943 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 114,576 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 110,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 106,496 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 97,456 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted where Halogen should be fitted - this has some impact on beam patten (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted where Halogen should be fitted - this has some impact on beam patten (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 97,403 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,344 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 88,997 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 88,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,265 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 72,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,283 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,375 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 55,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,905 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 FPG is a 2012 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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