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RJ13 EGF

2013 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,205 mi
Last recorded100,205 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ13 EGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 100,205 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 100,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,757 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 92,757 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,732 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 84,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 79,918 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 79,918 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,806 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 71,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 49,901 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating due to brake disc's (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,832 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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RJ13 EGF is a 2013 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ13 EGF, 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 RJ13 EGF registered?

RJ13 EGF is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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