2012 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · MT12 PLJ
2012 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 87,898 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT12 PLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 87,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT12 PLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Renault Megane (MT12 PLJ) between May 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
MT12 PLJ Mileage History
- 23/05/202373,696 mi
- 24/05/202479,272 mi+5,576 mi
- 30/12/202482,635 mi+3,363 mi
- 27/12/202587,875 mi+5,240 mi
- 02/01/202687,898 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 5,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk3
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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