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LX12 ZVU

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,973 mi
Last recorded116,973 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 ZVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 116,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 102,564 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 102,563 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,630 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 93,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,623 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 74,704 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,342 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,157 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting low & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on inside edge & perished (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Screen cracked

Slight bind offside rear brake

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,838 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 11 Mar 2015 31,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn off edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn off edges

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 ZVU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc 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 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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