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GK66 VGL

2016 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,229 mi
Last recorded42,229 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK66 VGL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 42,229 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2022 36,106 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Sep 2022 36,105 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 32,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 26,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily surface has gone smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily surface has gone smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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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GK66 VGL is a 2016 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK66 VGL, 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 GK66 VGL registered?

GK66 VGL is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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The MOT history for GK66 VGL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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