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SJ13 OTY

2013 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,095 mi
Last recorded100,095 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 OTY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 100,095 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2026 100,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 95,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 92,036 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 92,036 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front inner edge cracked open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn close to limit and inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,601 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 85,829 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,980 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 77,662 miles

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))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,031 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 71,029 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,736 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,060 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,588 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 OTY is a 2013 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OTY, 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 OTY is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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