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LV62 BDO

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,192 mi
Last recorded153,192 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 BDO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 153,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

Fail 26 Sep 2022 153,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 139,576 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 139,576 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended is jammed to far in squashing the seat and wont release (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps neither working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 109,443 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 84,557 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 84,528 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,501 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 71,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on the inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,121 miles

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

engine man light on

Pass 23 Jul 2016 51,718 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,097 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 45,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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LV62 BDO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LV62 BDO, 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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LV62 BDO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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