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LV12 OCM

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,049 mi
Last recorded195,049 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 195,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 183,373 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 171,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 28 Jun 2023 171,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 158,217 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front bush worn note bonding frailer recommend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory note excess play in both inner steering arm tie rod end

Fail 16 Jul 2022 158,026 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front bush worn note bonding frailer recommend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory note excess play in both inner steering arm tie rod end

Pass 14 Jul 2021 140,698 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 140,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 122,486 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,704 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,417 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 81,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjust bronken (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 72,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,539 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr reflector damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2015 54,539 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr reflector damaged

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 OCM 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 64.7%.

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 OCM, 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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LV12 OCM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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