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PN12 LJL

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,329 mi
Last recorded86,329 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 LJL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 86,329 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,598 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 85,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 84,740 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Jan 2023 83,086 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,631 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 78,087 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 76,186 miles

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 6 Jan 2020 76,186 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,747 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))

coolant low

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,588 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,544 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,617 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 34,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And devoid of inner & outer tread,advise replacement (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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PN12 LJL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN12 LJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN12 LJL registered?

PN12 LJL is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is PN12 LJL safe to buy?

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