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SV13 MBO

2013 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,224 mi
Last recorded109,224 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 MBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 109,224 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 109,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure trailer socket (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,720 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 102,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction check anti pollution light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper lever partially on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly scrubbed on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

long hand brake travel is long

Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,709 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 94,655 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured wing mirror. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 87,113 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured wing mirror. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 77,870 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 77,864 miles

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

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

bonnet secondary catch requires attention

brake fluid contaminated (not visually excessive)

Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,195 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 70,193 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,059 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 66,057 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,078 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,271 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 48,271 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r calliper handbrake lever not returning fully when released

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,437 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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SV13 MBO is a 2013 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SV13 MBO, 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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SV13 MBO is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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