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SB17 ORJ

2017 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,790 mi
Last recorded71,790 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane46,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 ORJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,790 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 62,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 56,953 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 48,695 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 40,683 miles

Under covers Engine covers Offside front track slight movement

Fail 25 Mar 2022 40,684 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under covers Engine covers Offside front track slight movement Rear brakes just met requirements

Pass 20 Mar 2021 31,847 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,962 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 26,962 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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SB17 ORJ is a 2017 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB17 ORJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB17 ORJ registered?

SB17 ORJ is a 2017 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is SB17 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB17 ORJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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