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RJ17 SFX

2017 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,513 mi
Last recorded98,513 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane46,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 SFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 98,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,471 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 94,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,677 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,719 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,046 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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RJ17 SFX is a 2017 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJ17 SFX, 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 RJ17 SFX registered?

RJ17 SFX is a 2017 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is RJ17 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ17 SFX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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