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SG12 LPU

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,770 mi
Last recorded63,770 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 LPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 63,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter + Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear Wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2025 63,759 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter + Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear Wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,688 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from center of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Most underside suspension, steering and braking components corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 56,688 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from center of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Most underside suspension, steering and braking components corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 51,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 51,276 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 45,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,362 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,518 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 38,969 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 35,627 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 35,627 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,898 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 25,898 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 17,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,793 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 10,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 LPU is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LPU, 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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SG12 LPU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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