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EP15 MCG

2016 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,472 mi
Last recorded48,472 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP15 MCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 48,472 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 48,470 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 44,319 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 44,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 39,436 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 34,178 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 34,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 29,046 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 24,398 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 24,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer wall 225x45x17 94w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 21,535 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 21,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 16,649 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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EP15 MCG is a 2016 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EP15 MCG, 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 EP15 MCG registered?

EP15 MCG is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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The MOT history for EP15 MCG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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