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SB13 VNG

2013 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,062 mi
Last recorded174,062 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 VNG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 174,062 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 173,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 166,735 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 157,831 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 152,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 152,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face worn but inner face is significantly worn inner face delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot damaged and no longer preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer edge worn down and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has cut but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 149,154 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 137,861 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 132,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 122,207 miles

Both front brake discs corroded & worn

both front lower suspension arms - bushes worn / play

front brake application uneven

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,029 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 91,029 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SB13 VNG is a 2013 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB13 VNG, 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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SB13 VNG is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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