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SD13 HJC

2013 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,344 mi
Last recorded104,344 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 HJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 93,695 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 88,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2021 78,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 57,089 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES BRAKE CABLES ECT UNDERBODY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CHANGE DISCS WHEN PADS ARE WORN OUT NEXT INNER FACES SCORED WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS UNEVEN WEAR CHECK PRESSURES MOOR INNER OUTER EDGE CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 57,089 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES BRAKE CABLES ECT UNDERBODY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CHANGE DISCS WHEN PADS ARE WORN OUT NEXT INNER FACES SCORED WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS UNEVEN WEAR CHECK PRESSURES MOOR INNER OUTER EDGE CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,084 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 43,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 33,237 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 33,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 20,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 May 2016 20,342 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2015 8,465 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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SD13 HJC is a 2013 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJC, 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 HJC is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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