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RJ12 OED

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,115 mi
Last recorded85,115 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 OED
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 85,115 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 83,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2023 78,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Aug 2022 73,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front & Rear shocks

Fail 6 Aug 2022 73,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front & Rear shocks

Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,421 miles

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,621 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,692 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 56,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on side walls

Offside Rear Tyre perished on side walls

Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,813 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 33,751 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 33,751 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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RJ12 OED is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 RJ12 OED, 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 RJ12 OED registered?

RJ12 OED is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is RJ12 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 OED shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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