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LX12 YJN

2012 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,352 mi
Last recorded135,352 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 135,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency slightly low on this wheel advise check repair as necessary

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 135,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency slightly low on this wheel advise check repair as necessary

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 128,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low advise inspection repair as necessary

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 128,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low advise inspection repair as necessary

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,489 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 120,459 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 110,550 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 110,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,187 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 104,184 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT PADS WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 98,171 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

rev limiter detected.No measurable level of smoke

Fail 22 Oct 2019 98,171 miles

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

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

rev limiter detected.No measurable level of smoke

Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,444 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 93,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,905 miles

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,164 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 YJN is a 2012 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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