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AJ55 RAW

2016 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,413 mi
Last recorded83,413 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RAW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 83,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced front bush starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced front bush starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 81,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine failure hazard and check injection light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced front bush starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced front bush starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 72,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,209 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 62,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 51,894 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 51,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,442 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,839 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,688 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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AJ55 RAW is a 2016 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ55 RAW, 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 AJ55 RAW registered?

AJ55 RAW is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is AJ55 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 RAW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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