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SA13 XRC

2013 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,967 mi
Last recorded98,967 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 XRC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 98,967 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 93,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 93,032 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm left on tread. 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 84,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm left on tread. 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 65,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Oct 2020 65,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,268 miles

Nearside Front tyre has numerous cuts on outer sidewall but none deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 4 Jun 2019 47,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has numerous cuts on outer sidewall but none deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 31 May 2018 35,263 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre has numerous cuts on outer sidewall but none deep enough to reach ply/cord

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

Offside Rear tyre has damage from underinflation on both sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply/cord

Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 20,288 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SA13 XRC is a 2013 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SA13 XRC, 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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SA13 XRC is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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