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SY66 OWB

2016 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,676 mi
Last recorded50,676 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 OWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 50,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 43,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 43,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 35,756 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 27,513 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 27,507 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn No inner braking surface on discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 19,849 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 19,646 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2020 17,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 16,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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SY66 OWB is a 2016 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY66 OWB, 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 SY66 OWB registered?

SY66 OWB is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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