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DF16 HKB

2016 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,449 mi
Last recorded78,449 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 HKB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,449 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 78,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 69,165 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable hanging down

Pass 31 Aug 2023 59,251 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,719 miles

Front both front headlight supports been repaired

Pass 11 Aug 2021 39,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 18,459 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 18,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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DF16 HKB is a 2016 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF16 HKB, 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 DF16 HKB registered?

DF16 HKB is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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