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LX12 YJV

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,181 mi
Last recorded124,181 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 124,181 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 108,679 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 108,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 98,263 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 98,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 85,059 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 85,059 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 78,030 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two front drop-links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 73,420 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 69,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,368 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,924 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,978 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 YJV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YJV, 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 YJV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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