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LV12 XAR

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,101 mi
Last recorded141,101 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 XAR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 141,101 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 141,101 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,202 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,119 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working tail-gate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 126,119 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working tail-gate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,819 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

top stop light not working

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2021 113,819 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

top stop light not working

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 98,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,950 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 77,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 69,520 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly(discs discoloured from heat build up)

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

centre high level stop lamp partly inoperative

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,476 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted

zero emissions recorded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,713 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,713 miles

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

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XAR is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver 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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

LV12 XAR is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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