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LV12 LGL

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,305 mi
Last recorded142,305 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 LGL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 142,305 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted +offside (front) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 142,305 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted +offside (front) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 142,141 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 141,789 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 141,788 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 140,816 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 140,507 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 140,507 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 139,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 139,175 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 138,209 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 124,686 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Side (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S/F & O/S/R (2.7.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 93,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 93,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,505 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 74,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LGL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue 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 LV12 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

LV12 LGL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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