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SJ17 FTL

2017 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,679 mi
Last recorded52,679 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane46,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 FTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,679 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 49,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 45,391 miles

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

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

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

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

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 7 Sep 2023 45,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2022 40,319 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

rear tyres wearing slightly low

Fail 12 Dec 2022 40,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

rear tyres wearing slightly low

Pass 9 Dec 2021 33,284 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 24,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 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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SJ17 FTL is a 2017 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 SJ17 FTL, 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

How do I check the history of SJ17 FTL?

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What year was SJ17 FTL registered?

SJ17 FTL is a 2017 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is SJ17 FTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 FTL 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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