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LV62 TFA

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,449 mi
Last recorded180,449 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 TFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 180,449 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose, but not likely to fall off

Offside Front subframe support bar corroded and seriously weakened

Fail 2 Jun 2026 180,449 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose, but not likely to fall off

Offside Front subframe support bar corroded and seriously weakened

Pass 18 Mar 2025 170,548 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever not going back to stop.

Fail 18 Mar 2025 170,548 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror casing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever not going back to stop.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 164,319 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop, lower reading than o/s/r but passed

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 164,314 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop, lower reading than o/s/r but passed

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 156,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 156,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 151,115 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 150,958 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 147,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 146,740 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 140,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

nearside rear outer lens damaged (ok at time of test)

offside rear brake dragging

rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Mar 2019 140,319 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

nearside rear outer lens damaged (ok at time of test)

offside rear brake dragging

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2017 131,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,249 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,935 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 29 Oct 2015 99,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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 TFA is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TFA, 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 LV62 TFA registered?

LV62 TFA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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