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SH13 FJC

2013 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,530 mi
Last recorded95,530 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 FJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 95,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front CV boot seems to be intacted but is damp.

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

Fail 21 May 2024 95,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom Ball JNT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front CV boot seems to be intacted but is damp.

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 86,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heatshield at fuel tank insecure

Fail 23 May 2023 86,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heatshield at fuel tank insecure

Pass 16 May 2022 72,277 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 72,277 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,512 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 63,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 58,785 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 58,782 miles

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 53,864 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 48,219 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 24,284 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 24,284 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 205/50/17 (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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SH13 FJC is a 2013 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH13 FJC, 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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What year was SH13 FJC registered?

SH13 FJC is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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