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SJ17 GRP

2017 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane46,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 GRP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 65,560 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 65,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,915 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 57,915 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 50,802 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 50,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 41,810 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 41,810 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 34,397 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 27,143 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 27,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 21,743 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 GRP is a 2017 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GRP, 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 SJ17 GRP registered?

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

Is SJ17 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 GRP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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