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YC13 RVL

2013 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,780 mi
Last recorded144,780 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 RVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 144,780 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2025 144,780 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 131,174 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 117,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm front bush worn splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm front bush worn splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 117,069 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm front bush worn splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm front bush worn splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 106,765 miles

Both rear brake caliper handbrake lever return springs missing.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge, 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on outer edge, 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,030 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2021 97,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm, bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm, bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,509 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,420 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,181 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 54,181 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,319 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 44,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YC13 RVL is a 2013 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC13 RVL, 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 YC13 RVL registered?

YC13 RVL is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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The MOT history for YC13 RVL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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