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ABZ 281

2014 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,356 mi
Last recorded83,356 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Megane63,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 281
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 83,356 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 83,356 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 77,177 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 64,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,176 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,742 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 39,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Offside wing mirror casing damaged

Offside headlamp support bracket broken, insecure

Both rear tyres perished/cracking -205/55 r16 H

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside front outer constant velocity joint excessively worn

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 39,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 25,075 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 23,094 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 23,094 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 18,924 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,832 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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ABZ 281 is a 2014 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 63,708 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 ABZ 281, 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 12 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABZ 281 registered?

ABZ 281 is a 2014 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is ABZ 281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 281 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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