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LX62 WHP

2012 Renault Megane

Maroon Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,818 mi
Last recorded77,818 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 WHP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 77,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,168 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 72,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 65,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Minuscule (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,791 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 59,791 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,964 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 54,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,777 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 42,098 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 42,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,042 miles

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

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

oil leak from the engine area

Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,264 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 25,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,849 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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LX62 WHP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Maroon with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX62 WHP, 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 LX62 WHP registered?

LX62 WHP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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