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LX12 UHT

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,310 mi
Last recorded158,310 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 UHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 158,310 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 150,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 137,457 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 137,456 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 132,132 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both top mounts have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front plastic mount broken secured with tie aim ok

Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,802 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 117,319 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 117,299 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS and OS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 104,940 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Top headlight mounting bracket/lens cover damaged,condensation in headlight.

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,284 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs are worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,170 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,003 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,585 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 45,585 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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 UHT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX12 UHT, 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 UHT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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