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LV12 XWF

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

190,345 mi
Last recorded190,345 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 190,345 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 184,860 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 184,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 178,908 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 178,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 169,762 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 169,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 159,488 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 159,301 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 149,291 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 149,287 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 134,663 miles

Offside Headlight slightly insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2019 134,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlight slightly insecure

Pass 9 May 2018 127,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 118,710 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing noisy but no play detected

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,888 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2016 111,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect led bulb fitted to dip and main (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect led bulb fitted to dip and main (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2015 93,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 XWF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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