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SJ13 HNY

2013 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,567 mi
Last recorded146,567 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 HNY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 146,567 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 133,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 118,863 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 70,898 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,707 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,566 miles

Rear both rear tyres badly cracked and perished betwen treads

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

mill lamp on /showing anti polution fault

Fail 26 Feb 2018 42,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear both rear tyres badly cracked and perished betwen treads

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

mill lamp on /showing anti polution fault

Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,263 miles

undertrays

Fail 27 Feb 2017 26,263 miles

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

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

undertrays

Pass 1 Feb 2016 13,830 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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SJ13 HNY 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 83.3%.

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 SJ13 HNY, 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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SJ13 HNY is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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