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LR12 HHE

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,082 mi
Last recorded88,082 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 HHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 88,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 87,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 80,375 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 74,657 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Heatshield loose

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 67,221 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 67,110 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn slightly on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder removed from centre of swept area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly within outer shoulder / tread pattern and worn slightly on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 59,127 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 59,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,649 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,490 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,445 miles

Offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Fail 17 Feb 2016 24,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit and both edges heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit and both edges heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,659 miles

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

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 HHE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc 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 HHE, 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 HHE registered?

LR12 HHE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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