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SA12 OTJ

2012 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,641 mi
Last recorded103,641 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 OTJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 103,641 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Crack in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2026 103,641 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Crack in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 83,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 76,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 76,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,577 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 65,577 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 62,654 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 62,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,812 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 56,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,032 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,619 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2017 38,619 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 19,816 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 19,816 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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SA12 OTJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA12 OTJ, 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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SA12 OTJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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