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BJ16 VVF

2016 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,525 mi
Last recorded136,525 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 VVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 136,525 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 130,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 125,501 miles

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

Offside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 125,501 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not located in holder, locating spring missing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

TPMS warning illuminated, tyre pressures require check / adjustment

Pass 23 Mar 2023 120,136 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 89,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,553 miles

Key pad battery low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres getting low and front pads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,152 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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BJ16 VVF is a 2016 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BJ16 VVF, 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 BJ16 VVF registered?

BJ16 VVF is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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