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LT13 XNJ

2013 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,133 mi
Last recorded141,133 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 XNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 141,133 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s

Fail 19 Dec 2024 14,133 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s

Fail 6 Nov 2024 14,110 miles

Front Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Apr 2022 118,012 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 113,697 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 113,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 109,533 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 103,708 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 103,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 81,841 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,544 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 67,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs heavily worn

Front stabiliser link rods balljoints perishing

Handbrake has 'freeplay'

Rear brake discs & pads heavily worn

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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LT13 XNJ is a 2013 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LT13 XNJ, 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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What year was LT13 XNJ registered?

LT13 XNJ is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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