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LV12 OCR

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,807 mi
Last recorded115,807 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 OCR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 115,807 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,534 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,749 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 93,695 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,294 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 74,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,127 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,463 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 63,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,315 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,451 miles

low parking brake efficiency only 15% min16%,vehicle only passed on 2 lock ups

Fail 22 Apr 2016 56,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

low parking brake efficiency only 15% min16%,vehicle only passed on 2 lock ups

Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 40,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 OCR is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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