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SM14 RFX

2014 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,864 mi
Last recorded119,864 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2014 Renault Megane63,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 RFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 119,864 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 119,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 87,529 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 87,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 87,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,159 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 65,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 39,120 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 19,980 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 19,980 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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SM14 RFX is a 2014 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2014 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 63,708 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 SM14 RFX, 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 12 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SM14 RFX is a 2014 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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