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EJ16 XCX

2016 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,531 mi
Last recorded104,531 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 XCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 104,531 miles

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

Parking brake effort Nearside axle 110. Offside axle 230 KgF

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS and OS ()

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the NS REAR braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,953 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. 29%. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 89,490 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2022 65,083 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking tearing to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,479 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,396 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 39,952 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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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EJ16 XCX is a 2016 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ16 XCX, 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 EJ16 XCX registered?

EJ16 XCX is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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