2013 Renault Megane · 24,830 MOT tests
2013 Renault Megane reliability
2013 Renault Meganes fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 21 Megane years (24,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- 45.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 85,146
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,830
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.9% of tests fail here (253% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Renault Megane
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.7%
- Lights and electrics19.3%
- Brakes10.1%
- Body, chassis and structure8.1%
- Steering7.9%
- Tyres6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 11.06%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 6.56%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.32%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.27%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 3.48%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.3%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.85%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.17%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (5.77%)
Other years
Every Renault Megane year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Renault Megane reliable?
2013 Renault Meganes fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 21 Megane years (24,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Renault Megane MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (11.06% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.56% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Renault Megane have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Renault Megane shows 85,146 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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