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WJ16 ACX

2016 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,971 mi
Last recorded140,971 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 ACX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 140,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 134,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 123,450 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 123,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 117,072 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 117,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 109,685 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 109,685 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 100,240 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM LOWER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM LOWER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 82,386 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively SLIGHT PLAY INNER JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2020 82,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively SLIGHT PLAY INNER JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 58,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect MISTING (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 58,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect MISTING (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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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WJ16 ACX is a 2016 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ16 ACX, 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 WJ16 ACX registered?

WJ16 ACX is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2016.

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