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SY13 XAR

2013 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,801 mi
Last recorded87,801 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 XAR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,801 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

centre heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2024 87,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

centre heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2023 78,769 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2022 73,480 miles

Front brake pads low -4mm apx

Front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

hairline crack in catalyst -very minor leak

Fail 3 Dec 2022 73,478 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens is missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake pads low -4mm apx

Front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Nearside Rear lagging in operation

Rear brake discs poor condition

hairline crack in catalyst -very minor leak

Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,693 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 66,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,805 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 28 May 2019 53,704 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 53,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 49,561 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall is cracked and slightly perished.

Pass 8 May 2017 45,163 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 45,163 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 35,507 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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SY13 XAR is a 2013 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SY13 XAR, 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 SY13 XAR registered?

SY13 XAR is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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