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SD13 BRZ

2013 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,913 mi
Last recorded106,913 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 BRZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 106,913 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 106,910 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 98,115 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 98,113 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable loose

Pass 8 Jan 2024 90,422 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable loose

Fail 8 Jan 2024 90,422 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable loose

Pass 13 Jan 2023 83,045 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 83,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,414 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 81,414 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,156 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,076 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 8,607 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 7,024 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 7,024 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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2017 5,783 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 5,783 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 4,590 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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SD13 BRZ is a 2013 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SD13 BRZ, 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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SD13 BRZ is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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