Renault Megane reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 154,249 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 154,249 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 51% of Renault Megane cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Megane tends to fail
Share of Renault Megane cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, steering, suspension. Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Renault Megane reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Renault Megane is more demanding than average for its age: 51% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give lights & electrics, steering and suspension a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Renault Megane?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Renault Megane in 2024: up to 3 years, 83%; 4 to 7 years, 79%; 8 to 12 years, 58%; and 13 years and older, 51%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Renault Megane MOT?
For Renault Megane cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (18.6% of tests vs 12.5% fleet), steering (7% of tests vs 2.3% fleet), suspension (14.6% of tests vs 10.4% fleet).