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GF12 LKJ

2012 Renault Megane

Brown Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,711 mi
Last recorded47,711 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 LKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 47,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 47,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 45,952 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 45,952 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 44,589 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 43,570 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 42,572 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,543 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 41,515 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 36,854 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 32,667 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 32,667 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,406 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 28,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,296 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 24,238 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,604 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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GF12 LKJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,461cc diesel 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 GF12 LKJ, 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 GF12 LKJ registered?

GF12 LKJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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