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SW65 ONJ

2016 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,293 mi
Last recorded117,293 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 ONJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 117,293 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 117,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 104,183 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 94,248 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 94,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,612 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 80,612 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,326 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 68,325 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,951 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 49,315 miles

all disc faces rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2018 37,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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SW65 ONJ is a 2016 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW65 ONJ, 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 SW65 ONJ registered?

SW65 ONJ is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is SW65 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW65 ONJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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