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MT13 ELU

2013 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,947 mi
Last recorded129,947 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT13 ELU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 129,947 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 123,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 123,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 114,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 102,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 102,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,362 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2022 95,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2021 89,759 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 89,753 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 83,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,170 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,943 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,195 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 69,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,425 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in it 205/55/16

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

Fail 11 Aug 2016 54,425 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in it 205/55/16

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

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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MT13 ELU is a 2013 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MT13 ELU, 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 MT13 ELU registered?

MT13 ELU is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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