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MV17 XHL

2017 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,380 mi
Last recorded85,380 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane46,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV17 XHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 85,380 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 85,377 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box has a hole in previous repair (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box leaking from previous repair (8.2.1.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 65,603 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges,on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 65,603 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box snapped (8.2.1.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges,on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,614 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 53,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,877 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 42,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 32,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,532 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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MV17 XHL is a 2017 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 46,009 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 MV17 XHL, 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 9 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MV17 XHL registered?

MV17 XHL is a 2017 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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