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LX12 XNU

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,281 mi
Last recorded125,281 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 XNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 125,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 125,281 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside d.r.l inop

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 115,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 109,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 105,509 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,628 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 94,882 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,768 miles

Accident damage to offside outer sill, not affecting structural integrity at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,820 miles

Accident damage to offside outer sill,not affecting structural integrity at time of test.

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 81,684 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Accident damage to offside outer sill,not affecting structural integrity at time of test.

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,762 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 63,703 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.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 XNU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue 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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

LX12 XNU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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