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GJ66 XMV

2016 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,719 mi
Last recorded206,719 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 XMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 206,719 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light in tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

various error codes in obd test

Fail 4 Dec 2025 205,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml lite on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light in tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

various error codes in obd test

Pass 17 Dec 2024 176,935 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top lite on tail gate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 176,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction anti pollution fault on dash board /eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top lite on tail gate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 142,458 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 141,683 miles

Central Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 106,970 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 106,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

dpf fault on dash board

Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 79,124 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,817 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 19,106 miles

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

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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GJ66 XMV is a 2016 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GJ66 XMV, 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 GJ66 XMV registered?

GJ66 XMV is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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