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YO16 FDZ

2016 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,721 mi
Last recorded104,721 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 FDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 104,721 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 104,719 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 82,779 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Upper bulb in tailgate lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 78,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 78,766 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surface's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,005 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,801 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 55,797 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,236 miles

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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YO16 FDZ is a 2016 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YO16 FDZ, 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 YO16 FDZ registered?

YO16 FDZ is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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