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SA13 XZN

2013 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,008 mi
Last recorded89,008 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 XZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,008 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at joint with rear flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at joint with rear flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front radiator support brackets corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2026 89,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at joint with rear flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at joint with rear flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front radiator support brackets corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 82,472 miles

Offside Rear Park brake lever on calliper not returning to stop

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn & heavily lipped signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 82,471 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs heavily corroded Surface flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear shock absorbers leaking due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 Both front tyres worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Park brake lever on calliper not returning to stop

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn & heavily lipped signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear joint with flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 74,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear joint with flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,891 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 66,891 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 58,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

tape on offside mirror

Pass 23 Mar 2021 48,333 miles

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

Front wipers deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 48,333 miles

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

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

Front wipers deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,829 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slight damage

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

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

tape on offside door mirror

Fail 20 Mar 2020 42,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel slight damage

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

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

tape on offside door mirror

Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,341 miles

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

offside door mirror secured with tape

Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,887 miles

Front wipers deteriorated

Offside Rear brakes showing signs of bind

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

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 15 Mar 2018 22,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Offside Rear brakes showing signs of bind

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

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 17,421 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 13,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 13,785 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 XZN is a 2013 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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