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AJ16 LGY

2016 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 LGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 95,197 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 90,978 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded advised to replace both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TPM light on dash

Pass 17 Nov 2023 85,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 85,378 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 80,024 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,207 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,553 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 60,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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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AJ16 LGY is a 2016 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ16 LGY, 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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AJ16 LGY is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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