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SM62 MWJ

2013 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,061 mi
Last recorded95,061 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 MWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,061 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 95,061 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 93,218 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 93,218 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,303 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

No FAS detected

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 80,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Covers and under trays fitted

No FAS detected

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 64,275 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,556 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,799 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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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SM62 MWJ is a 2013 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SM62 MWJ, 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 SM62 MWJ registered?

SM62 MWJ is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2013.

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