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A17 SJO

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,689 mi
Last recorded125,689 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 125,689 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 122,781 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 122,765 miles

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working BOTH REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 122,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 119,762 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 119,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 117,898 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 116,513 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,005 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,124 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,438 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 90,438 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 68,830 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,830 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,689 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,999 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 38,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,874 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,801 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,083 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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A17 SJO is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 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 A17 SJO, 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 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 SJO registered?

A17 SJO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is A17 SJO safe to buy?

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