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JK05 OAR

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,535 mi
Last recorded108,535 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK05 OAR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 108,535 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,893 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,103 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,249 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,439 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 75,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,778 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 57,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,997 miles

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

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

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

noise from diff./ gearbox area when nearside front wheel rotated

noise from diff./ gearbox area when nearside front wheel rotated

Fail 20 Mar 2018 44,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

noise from diff./ gearbox area when nearside front wheel rotated

noise from diff./ gearbox area when nearside front wheel rotated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,133 miles

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 32,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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JK05 OAR is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JK05 OAR, 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 JK05 OAR registered?

JK05 OAR is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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