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AE16 RVJ

2016 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,571 mi
Last recorded52,571 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 RVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,571 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 49,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 49,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,908 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,116 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,420 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 32,420 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 26,077 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 26,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AE16 RVJ is a 2016 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 49,370 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 AE16 RVJ, 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 10 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE16 RVJ registered?

AE16 RVJ is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AE16 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 RVJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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