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NL13 LWZ

2013 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,781 mi
Last recorded129,781 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 LWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 129,781 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 129,781 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 120,680 miles

n/s/r wheel rim small dents!

washers weak

Pass 16 May 2023 113,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits!, cuts and smooth on edges! (5.2.3 (e))

n/s headlamp slightly loose

Fail 12 May 2023 113,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits!, cuts and smooth on edges! (5.2.3 (e))

n/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 10 May 2022 106,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 106,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 98,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2021 98,877 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 86,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,363 miles

chips on screen

front discs lipped

hand brake high

n/s/r & n/s/f rims dented

rear discs badly corroded & worn

Fail 25 Apr 2018 79,362 miles

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

chips on screen

front discs lipped

hand brake high

n/s/r & n/s/f rims dented

rear discs badly corroded & worn

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim damaged in two places

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,653 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight bind O/S/R brake

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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NL13 LWZ is a 2013 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NL13 LWZ, 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 NL13 LWZ registered?

NL13 LWZ is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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