RENAULT MEGANE MOT pass rate
63.5% of 154,474 RENAULT MEGANE MOT tests pass.
The MEGANE passes 63.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all RENAULT models (69.5%).
The RENAULT MEGANE passes 63.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the RENAULT MEGANE tested at 0–3 years pass 87.1% of the time, compared with just 57.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 87.1% | 915 | 32,491 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.0% | 8,906 | 41,532 miles |
| 6–10 years | 72.2% | 30,653 | 72,704 miles |
| 10–15 years | 59.9% | 77,384 | 101,695 miles |
| 15+ years | 57.7% | 36,616 | 99,842 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the RENAULT MEGANE
The most common reason the RENAULT MEGANE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 69.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 69.1% | Not working |
| Suspension | 51.8% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 44.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Steering | 18.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 18.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 11.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | Fixing missing |
Related RENAULT models
- RENAULT CLIO — 64.7% pass rate
- RENAULT CAPTUR — 82.8% pass rate
- RENAULT TRAFIC — 66.6% pass rate
- RENAULT KADJAR — 83.4% pass rate
- RENAULT KANGOO — 62.7% pass rate
- RENAULT SCENIC — 62.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the RENAULT MEGANE?
- 63.5% of RENAULT MEGANE MOT tests pass, based on 154,474 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the RENAULT MEGANE?
- The most common reason the RENAULT MEGANE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 69.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the RENAULT MEGANE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the RENAULT service history guide for how to check and keep one.