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2016 Renault Megane 1.6L Diesel · AJ16 LHD

AJ16 LHD

2016 Renault Megane (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 147,113 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
RENAULT MEGANE
Year / Origin
2016 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
147,113 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Renault Megane presents a currently roadworthy status following the June 2025 test at 147,113 miles, where the tester passed the vehicle with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with every pass showing a clean sheet and no advisories logged. The June 2025 pass came on the same day as a failed attempt at identical mileage, yet the failure carried no recorded defects, suggesting an administrative or documentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at roughly 14,700 miles, high for a 2016 car but consistent with steady use rather than neglect. The record shows 126,570 miles in June 2023, 138,029 miles by May 2024, and 147,113 miles by June 2025. That equates to about 11,500 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests and 9,000 over the following year. The two 2023 entries just two days apart at 126,570 and 126,572 miles, with a fail then a pass and no defects either time, point to a retest after a non-mechanical rejection. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of deferred consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage. No corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or structural integrity concerns appear in the data, so serious mechanical risk is not indicated by the MOT alone. The absence of advisories across four passes means worn tyres or wiper blades were not flagged, but at 147,113 miles these items warrant visual confirmation. Previous owners kept the test history clear, implying basic upkeep was met rather than skipped.
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AJ16 LHD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
  • 147,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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AJ16 LHD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Renault Megane (AJ16 LHD) between June 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

AJ16 LHD Mileage History

  1. 14/06/2023126,570 mi
  2. 16/06/2023126,572 mi+2 mi
  3. 22/05/2024138,029 mi+11,457 mi
  4. 09/06/2025147,113 mi+9,084 mi
  5. 09/06/2025147,113 mi

Average of roughly 10,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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