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LV13 SOC

2013 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,278 mi
Last recorded130,278 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 SOC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 130,278 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2025 130,278 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 118,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 118,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 107,384 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 107,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 96,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 96,833 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,526 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,099 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,749 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,761 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,476 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front's (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear's (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,401 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,692 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LV13 SOC is a 2013 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV13 SOC, 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 LV13 SOC registered?

LV13 SOC is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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