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WL65 BEJ

2016 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,621 mi
Last recorded182,621 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL65 BEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 182,621 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded, both sides

Pass 6 Sep 2024 170,163 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocks and axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 170,155 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocks and axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 156,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 156,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 128,291 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at base - both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,732 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded - at bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 102,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36 % nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded - at bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,365 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 90,361 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively areo 24/16 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,946 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 76,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 63,504 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 63,504 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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WL65 BEJ is a 2016 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WL65 BEJ, 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 WL65 BEJ registered?

WL65 BEJ is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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