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LV61 XBL

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,709 mi
Last recorded142,709 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 XBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 142,709 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 142,709 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 127,570 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 127,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no 4 injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,609 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,496 miles

corrosion and wear on brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,572 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,440 miles

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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LV61 XBL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LV61 XBL, 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 LV61 XBL registered?

LV61 XBL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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