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LR62 PKE

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

153,204 mi
Last recorded153,204 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 PKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 153,204 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner drivers handle loose

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded, both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 134,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner door handle defective

Fail 28 Feb 2025 134,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner door handle defective

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 101,247 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,273 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 92,271 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 89,375 miles

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

o/s/f inner door handle missing

o/s/f wing mirror indicator lens missing, not showing white light

small chips in front windscreen

Pass 15 May 2019 78,190 miles

o/s/r brake disc marked

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

small chips on front windscreen

n/s/r brake disc marked

Fail 2 May 2019 78,018 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working only 1 l.e.d working out of nine (4.2.1 (a))

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

small chips on front windscreen

n/s/r brake disc marked

o/s/f day light lamp/side light lens broken/cracked

o/s/r brake disc marked

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,048 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre has damage on outer sidewall, not deep

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2017 50,389 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,166 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 37,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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LR62 PKE is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LR62 PKE, 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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LR62 PKE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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