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DX16 TWF

2016 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,677 mi
Last recorded90,677 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 90,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + Tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm + Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damaged and taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle + lower spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,509 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Lower radiator support bolted to sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle lower spring mountings corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 85,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Casing so corroded and thin its leaking heavily (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Casing so corroded and thin its leaking heavily (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Lower radiator support bolted to sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,807 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 75,090 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 75,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,890 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sets of Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sets of Front Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear Brakes Binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 68,890 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sets of Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sets of Front Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear Brakes Binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 62,666 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,583 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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DX16 TWF 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 TWF, 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 TWF registered?

DX16 TWF is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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