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LX12 WPD

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,992 mi
Last recorded180,992 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 WPD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 180,992 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 179,948 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO BRAKE DISC MISSING (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Lower Seat belt missing SEAT BUCKEL MISSING CANNOT SECURE BELT (7.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged PIPE INSECURE (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc missing ADVICE DO NOT TO DRIVE BRAKES DANGEROUS (1.1.14 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD 1.6MM TYRE ON LIMIT ADVICE CHANGING (5.2.3 (e))

OIL CAP LOSE ON ENGINE

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD 3MM LIMIT BELOW 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 161,240 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside daytime running light not working

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

scuff marks on windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2021 161,207 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside daytime running light not working

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

scuff marks on windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2020 150,012 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 136,631 miles

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

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,041 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 93,041 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WPD is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX12 WPD, 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 LX12 WPD registered?

LX12 WPD is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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