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DG13 UBB

2013 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,323 mi
Last recorded94,323 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 UBB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 94,323 miles

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

both sides front lower ball joints may not be seated in position correctly but appears to be secure 2 or 3mm gap between flanges

Fail 5 Nov 2025 94,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged no bolt holding it in position and casing may be damaged and not in position correctly (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nut or pin loose insecure or damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

both sides front lower ball joints may not be seated in position correctly but appears to be secure 2 or 3mm gap between flanges

Fail 1 Oct 2025 94,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub joint marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub joint marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 84,029 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 75,333 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 75,330 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak ( two places) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,197 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 66,194 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides - pipes on the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating possibly due to the condition of the discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 62,546 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and splitting open when weight on tyre. NSR tread also approx at 2.5mm. (235/35 R19 91Y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 58,818 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 50,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,207 miles

Central exhaust heat shield damaged and insecure

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished / splitting through treads , also slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 50,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield damaged and insecure

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished / splitting through treads , also slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,655 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,129 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 35,129 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,791 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 26,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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DG13 UBB is a 2013 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 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 DG13 UBB, 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 13 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DG13 UBB is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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