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LR12 FCO

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,777 mi
Last recorded131,777 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 FCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 131,777 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 124,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 123,583 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 123,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 120,134 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth around shoulders, also has a cut in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 120,134 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth around shoulders, also has a cut in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 114,745 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 102,605 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 102,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 93,705 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 93,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,682 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 77,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ((BOTH)) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 60,608 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 46,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,727 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,917 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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LR12 FCO is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR12 FCO, 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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LR12 FCO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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