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BG16 XGU

2016 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,140 mi
Last recorded41,140 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 XGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 41,140 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 35,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 28,205 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 28,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 21,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 24 Jun 2022 19,583 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 16,643 miles

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

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

high level brake light in op

Pass 25 Jun 2020 13,898 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 11,138 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2019 11,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

under trays fitted

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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BG16 XGU is a 2016 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG16 XGU, 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 BG16 XGU registered?

BG16 XGU is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is BG16 XGU safe to buy?

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