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GJ17 TMV

2017 Renault Megane Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,341 mi
Last recorded92,341 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane Scenic48,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 TMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 92,341 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 92,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 88,985 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 83,732 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 78,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 73,652 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,598 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 45,368 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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GJ17 TMV is a 2017 Renault Megane Scenic in Blue 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 Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 48,370 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ17 TMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 9 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ17 TMV registered?

GJ17 TMV is a 2017 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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