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WG16 YWE

2016 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,678 mi
Last recorded104,678 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 YWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 104,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,689 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 76,827 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 76,827 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 67,119 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 67,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 58,846 miles

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

tyre pressure light on dash indication of low pressure

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,786 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 47,681 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 36,280 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 36,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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WG16 YWE is a 2016 Renault Megane in Grey 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 WG16 YWE, 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 WG16 YWE registered?

WG16 YWE is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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