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VU16 HEJ

2016 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,367 mi
Last recorded119,367 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 HEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 119,367 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 119,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing All wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2025 96,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,024 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 81,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,652 miles

under-trays fitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 24,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 19,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 12,894 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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VU16 HEJ is a 2016 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU16 HEJ, 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 VU16 HEJ registered?

VU16 HEJ is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is VU16 HEJ safe to buy?

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