Renault Megane MOT Results

Registered in 1999
58.3% pass rate
from 333 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.30% fail on Joints
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.8% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Catch
      • 0.30% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.90% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.30% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.90% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.60% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.30% fail on Pipe
    • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.30% fail on Seats
      • 0.30% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.30% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.60% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Hazard warning (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.90% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.30% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.90% fail on Springs
      • 0.90% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.90% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.60% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.7% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.30% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.30% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.30% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.90% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.60% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.60% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.60% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.90% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.90% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.60% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.60% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.30% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.60% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.90% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.60% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment

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