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SJ13 UAK

2013 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,174 mi
Last recorded127,174 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,174 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 127,169 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 120,666 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 120,662 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,415 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 115,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 108,349 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 95,566 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal requirements

emission levels too low to test

Fail 2 May 2019 95,566 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal requirements

emission levels too low to test

Pass 8 May 2018 91,068 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,832 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 73,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,251 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front wiper blades torn (Still clearing screen)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 53,251 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 damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front wiper blades torn (Still clearing screen)

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 UAK is a 2013 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ13 UAK, 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 SJ13 UAK registered?

SJ13 UAK is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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