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MS12 TAY

2013 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,010 mi
Last recorded65,010 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS12 TAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 65,010 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under cover fitted / n/s/r wheel slight out shape / slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,800 miles

corrosion on o/s/f spring / slight damage to n/s/r wheel / slight corrosion on front discs / o/s headlight condensation

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2024 59,933 miles

Gearbox mounting defective obscured by under shields ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 57,876 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall / / o/s/f spring corroding / engine x under covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 56,515 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 56,452 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel Bearing not checked, (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,997 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 48,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 43,259 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 34,931 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,605 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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MS12 TAY is a 2013 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MS12 TAY, 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 MS12 TAY registered?

MS12 TAY is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 2013.

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