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SL13 ZYJ

2013 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,826 mi
Last recorded156,826 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 ZYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 156,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 156,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 152,159 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 141,810 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 141,810 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 129,005 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 129,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 114,644 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,771 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 99,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 90,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,343 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 57,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,015 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 44,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,050 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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SL13 ZYJ is a 2013 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL13 ZYJ, 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 SL13 ZYJ registered?

SL13 ZYJ is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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