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DX16 PYA

2016 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,321 mi
Last recorded99,321 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 PYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,321 miles

Offside Rear Lamp has water ingress

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light has water ingress

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 98,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner light unit has water ingress

Fail 11 Oct 2023 98,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner light unit full of water

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Pass 22 Aug 2022 91,978 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 91,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 81,616 miles

BONNET LEVER MISSING

Offside Rear INNER SIDE LIGHT INOP

Fail 8 Jul 2021 81,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BONNET LEVER MISSING

Offside Rear INNER SIDE LIGHT INOP

Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,233 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 79,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,476 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))

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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DX16 PYA is a 2016 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DX16 PYA, 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 DX16 PYA registered?

DX16 PYA is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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