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YY12 LXX

2012 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,100 mi
Last recorded69,100 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 LXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 69,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,304 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 64,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 64,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 53,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,478 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 47,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 44,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 44,720 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 41,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 38,352 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2017 38,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Rear suspension covers

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery cover fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,422 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,303 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front daytime running light inop

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn and screw in tyre

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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YY12 LXX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY12 LXX, 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 YY12 LXX registered?

YY12 LXX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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