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SW16 FND

2016 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,864 mi
Last recorded106,864 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 FND
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 106,864 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 106,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 101,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV joint noisy when wheel is spun.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 99,368 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 98,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2023 89,053 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 89,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 76,981 miles

covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2022 76,972 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2021 63,450 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted

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

Fail 4 May 2021 63,438 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted

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

Pass 13 May 2020 54,167 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 54,167 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,495 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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SW16 FND is a 2016 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW16 FND, 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 SW16 FND registered?

SW16 FND is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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