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SG12 LNZ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,538 mi
Last recorded186,538 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 LNZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 186,538 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 186,442 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 176,775 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 176,723 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 158,331 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 157,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 138,710 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 73,234 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 73,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 56,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inside edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 47,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inside edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,560 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle service light lit

Fail 26 Mar 2015 38,346 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle service light lit

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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SG12 LNZ 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 60%.

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 SG12 LNZ, 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 SG12 LNZ registered?

SG12 LNZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is SG12 LNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 LNZ shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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