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SL62 SZJ

2013 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,654 mi
Last recorded80,654 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 SZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 80,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 75,316 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 71,155 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, all of them (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 66,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn hub bearing play (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 66,797 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyers unsafe for brake tester (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn hub bearing play (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 62,367 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,827 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 48,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener obscuring view of the road ()

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

Fail 27 May 2019 48,109 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,604 miles

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

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,636 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,363 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SL62 SZJ is a 2013 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SL62 SZJ, 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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SL62 SZJ is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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