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LV12 FBJ

2012 Renault Megane

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,270 mi
Last recorded78,270 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 78,270 miles

All four tyres in poor condition

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 76,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 72,379 miles

Modified for competition use

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 71,655 miles

modified for competition use

no rear seats fitted

Pass 5 May 2022 70,637 miles

Modified for competition use

Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,772 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 61,060 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 61,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 59,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear discs badly corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 59,287 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear discs badly corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 55,956 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2017 55,956 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 48,163 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LV12 FBJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV12 FBJ, 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 LV12 FBJ registered?

LV12 FBJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for LV12 FBJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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