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LV62 XEL

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,251 mi
Last recorded119,251 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 119,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays front and rear

Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted front and rear

Pass 10 Feb 2024 108,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays front and rear

Fail 10 Feb 2024 108,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays front and rear

Pass 10 Feb 2023 104,211 miles

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

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

Rear beam axle covered

sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2022 99,386 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays front to rear

Fail 12 Feb 2022 99,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays front to rear

Pass 20 Feb 2021 92,042 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,578 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting has slight movement

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,555 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,600 miles

E.M.L. on

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,883 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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LV62 XEL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV62 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

LV62 XEL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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