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UIW 8880

2016 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,325 mi
Last recorded159,325 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIW 8880
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 159,325 miles

advise n/s/f drl is not as bright as o/s

advise n/s/r brake pads look low advise to replace

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

advise very slight play o/s n/s front steering tie rod end

Pass 18 Nov 2024 139,862 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides very slight ()

Pass 18 Nov 2023 120,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

tpms light illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,860 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 99,860 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,054 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 80,052 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,725 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 48,778 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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UIW 8880 is a 2016 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UIW 8880, 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 UIW 8880 registered?

UIW 8880 is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2016.

Is UIW 8880 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIW 8880 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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