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LR12 HCF

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,093 mi
Last recorded103,093 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 HCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 103,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front damage to wing panel

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,626 miles

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

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

Front advise attention to both front seat belt retracting mechanism, lazy on return feed

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 Front damage to wing panel

Fail 10 Nov 2023 94,534 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front advise attention to both front seat belt retracting mechanism, lazy on return feed

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 Front damage to wing panel

Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,046 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARKING BRAKE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,444 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 85,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,740 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 72,414 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 64,539 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,228 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn inmiddle and edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in middle 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 44,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HCF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

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

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