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LO12 ETJ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,114 mi
Last recorded104,114 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 ETJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 104,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Outrigger corroded

Offside Front Lower Outrigger Corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 104,112 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 96,788 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 96,788 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 74,424 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,351 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,697 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,826 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 43,208 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,075 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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LO12 ETJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LO12 ETJ, 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 LO12 ETJ registered?

LO12 ETJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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