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PY17 EFC

2017 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,683 mi
Last recorded84,683 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane46,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY17 EFC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 84,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy hose to caliper. swollen under covering (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 75,063 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 65,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 51,926 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,254 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

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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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PY17 EFC is a 2017 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PY17 EFC, 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 PY17 EFC registered?

PY17 EFC is a 2017 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is PY17 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY17 EFC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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