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LR12 HCE

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,047 mi
Last recorded104,047 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 HCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 104,047 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 104,047 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,090 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2023 79,090 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Brake cable insecure Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,333 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,983 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,679 miles

No exhaust emission print out done readings are to low to measure

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is curbed

front discs are rusty at inner outer edge , possible noisy in operation

Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 50,306 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 43,608 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 22,719 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 HCE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LR12 HCE, 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 LR12 HCE registered?

LR12 HCE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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