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B17 DFY

2011 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

106,020 mi
Last recorded106,020 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Megane69,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 DFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 106,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 106,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 100,632 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner lamp full of water

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 92,447 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 92,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,767 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 86,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 79,581 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 79,581 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,962 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 73,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,203 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,521 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,650 miles

rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 61,650 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,985 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 52,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,047 miles

off side rear brake disc pitted and corroded on inside edge.

rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 44,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear brake disc pitted and corroded on inside edge.

rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 33,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 22,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B17 DFY is a 2011 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2011 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 69,731 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 B17 DFY, 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 15 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B17 DFY is a 2011 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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