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LT12 ERU

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,920 mi
Last recorded144,920 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 ERU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 139,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 139,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

corrosion front brake discs

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 133,611 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 129,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 129,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 125,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing very badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 125,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre wearing very badly on inner edge(bald)

Pass 26 Feb 2018 119,407 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

offside rear wheel inner rim distorted

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop linkage joint

Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel inner rim distorted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 115,738 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel inner rim distorted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 109,737 miles

slight play both inner rack joints

Fail 16 Feb 2016 109,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear hand brake mechanism not returning to stop on caliper

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play both inner rack joints

Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,489 miles

both rear tyres perished on the side wall

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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LT12 ERU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LT12 ERU, 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 LT12 ERU registered?

LT12 ERU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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