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YG12 LCX

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,916 mi
Last recorded138,916 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 LCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 138,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 138,916 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working O/S,N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 126,723 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 123,409 miles

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 123,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 112,672 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 112,667 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn outer (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,990 miles

Front various undertrays / engine covers fitted

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 95,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,589 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 72,589 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YG12 LCX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG12 LCX, 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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YG12 LCX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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