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SY17 LAO

2017 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,874 mi
Last recorded50,874 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane46,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY17 LAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 50,874 miles

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

Offside windscreen chipped

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside protective coating deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse camera image blurred

Fail 30 Jun 2026 50,874 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction XL screen stuck on top of dashboard (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to test levelling device (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone cradle stuck on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside windscreen chipped

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside protective coating deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse camera image blurred

Pass 18 Jul 2025 48,267 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded under coating either side of axle flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 45,202 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding under coating after axle flexis (part of rear hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 45,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Also gaiter torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake output low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding under coating after axle flexis (part of rear hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Jul 2023 42,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 38,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 35,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 26,507 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted obscured some components for inspection

Pass 22 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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SY17 LAO is a 2017 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY17 LAO, 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 SY17 LAO registered?

SY17 LAO is a 2017 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is SY17 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY17 LAO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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