2012 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · NA12 OOG

The 2012 Renault Megane holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 9 December 2025 at 150,059 miles, passing with only a minor advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin. The overall maintenance trend is broadly stable. A failed test on 5 December 2024 at 144,487 miles flagged a serious nearside rear shock absorber fluid leak and excessive play in the offside front track rod end ball joint, both of which were rectified before the retest five days later. This pattern suggests the previous owner addressed critical suspension faults promptly rather than neglecting them. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 10,700 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The record shows a gap of approximately 18,700 miles between November 2022 and November 2023, then a further 12,500 miles over the following twelve months, indicating consistent use without prolonged standing periods. The MOT history is well-documented with annual tests, and no significant mileage anomalies or large gaps in testing appear in the record. A buyer should focus any physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The December 2024 failure for a worn track rod end ball joint and the November 2022 advisory for degraded front anti-roll bar D-bushes point to wear in the front-end linkage that merits close examination for play or deterioration. The nearside rear shock absorber, which failed with a serious fluid leak in late 2024, should be checked for renewed leakage or damping loss. Rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin at the most recent test, so disc condition and remaining pad material need verification. Recurring registration plate lamp faults across multiple years suggest a persistent wiring or bulb-holder issue that is minor but worth confirming as resolved. The repeated oil leak advisory, noted in both 2023 and 2024, warrants inspection of rocker cover gaskets or camshaft seals to determine whether it has progressed.