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LX12 XNT

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,750 mi
Last recorded206,750 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 206,750 miles

rear axle / spring cup corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2026 206,748 miles

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

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

rear axle / spring cup corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 205,909 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbonnet pipes

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald/Slick)(cords very soon? (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle mounting + spring mounting points corroded

n/s handbrake requirements just met

Fail 4 Mar 2025 205,909 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excessively rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbonnet pipes

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald/Slick)(cords very soon? (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle mounting + spring mounting points corroded

n/s handbrake requirements just met

Pass 15 Feb 2024 201,342 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbonnet pipes ()

n/s handbrake requirements just met

Fail 15 Feb 2024 201,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

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

n/s handbrake requirements just met

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbonnet pipes ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 195,554 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank return pipes under bonnet ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o.s & n.s starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s parking brake requirements just met

Fail 1 Mar 2023 195,554 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank return pipes under bonnet ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o.s & n.s starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s parking brake requirements just met

Pass 22 Feb 2022 189,655 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2022 189,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 183,100 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 183,100 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 172,779 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 172,257 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 151,022 miles

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

Tailgate accessible only by internal means

Pass 1 Mar 2018 131,295 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 131,295 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 116,320 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,727 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,597 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 XNT is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XNT, 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 XNT is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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