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LV12 RXD

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,552 mi
Last recorded182,552 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 RXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 182,552 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 182,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 174,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 162,995 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 150,501 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 150,180 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 135,781 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 135,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 128,237 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 128,237 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 121,163 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 121,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,023 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,572 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 108,567 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring broken n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,282 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,584 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Centre Seat Belt Retaining Clip Not Present At Time Of Test, Unable To Test Full Functionality

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 RXD is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

LV12 RXD is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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