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WJ66 ECY

2016 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 ECY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 89,268 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 89,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 83,568 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,640 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

both rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear

Fail 30 Aug 2023 75,636 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

both rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear

service light on dash

Pass 17 Aug 2022 62,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and scrubbed on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and scrubbed on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,048 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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WJ66 ECY 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 WJ66 ECY, 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 WJ66 ECY registered?

WJ66 ECY is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is WJ66 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ66 ECY 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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