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LP12 WJA

2012 Renault Megane

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,573 mi
Last recorded83,573 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 WJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,573 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 83,573 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 80,824 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,535 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 78,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 75,903 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to excessive fluctuation at rear (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,437 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 73,437 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 69,652 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 69,583 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,197 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 67,152 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,191 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,769 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 43,484 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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LP12 WJA is a 2012 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP12 WJA, 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 LP12 WJA registered?

LP12 WJA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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