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DY16 FDU

2016 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,436 mi
Last recorded118,436 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 FDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 118,436 miles

Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 115,630 miles

Bonnet holder struts holder broken, advise to replace

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored+ lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 115,625 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Bonnet holder struts holder broken, advise to replace

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored+ lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper arm needs an adjustment due to moving slightly out side of windscreen

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 114,289 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 114,289 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated & Bonnet holder , not holding (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 110,741 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Inner Brake Discs Scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 107,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Knocking Noise.

Nearside Rear Tailgate Lamp Lens Damaged & Condensed.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 102,873 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 102,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,545 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 98,544 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,830 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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DY16 FDU is a 2016 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY16 FDU, 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 DY16 FDU registered?

DY16 FDU is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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