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LX12 TZV

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,817 mi
Last recorded54,817 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 TZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 54,817 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 58,409 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Possible stalk/swich failure as no tell tale on dash when operated (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 53,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 51,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 48,870 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working / connected

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on outer edge, On 3mm, DOT 1317, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on outer edge, On 3mm, DOT 1317, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 48,869 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall split to cords, DOT 4515, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Upper Stop lamp not working / connected

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on outer edge, On 3mm, DOT 1317, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on outer edge, On 3mm, DOT 1317, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 46,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,531 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,129 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 42,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 41,965 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 41,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 38,424 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front tyres 3mm and worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,981 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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LX12 TZV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX12 TZV, 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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LX12 TZV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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