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WL16 LVJ

2016 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,151 mi
Last recorded125,151 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 LVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 125,151 miles

Factory undertrays and covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2025 125,151 miles

Factory undertrays and covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 108,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 91,534 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 85,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 74,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 49,857 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 27,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres worn edges

Fail 8 Mar 2019 27,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres worn edges

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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WL16 LVJ is a 2016 Renault Megane in Red 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 WL16 LVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL16 LVJ registered?

WL16 LVJ is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is WL16 LVJ safe to buy?

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