Renault Megane MOT Results

Registered in 2011
52.7% pass rate
from 15,822 tests in 2021
(48% worse than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Leaf springs (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Spring saddle (24 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0063% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms (39% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.66% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0063% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.019% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Axles (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (86% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp levelling device (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (50% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (47% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (82% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (17% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (28% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (28% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.54% fail on Individual direction indicators (48% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on All direction indicators (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0063% fail on Arm
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Reversing lamps (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps (52% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.27% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.038% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.032% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0063% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.10% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.088% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Switch (81% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 12% fail on Brakes (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (88% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0063% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0063% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0063% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.83% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0063% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0063% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (87% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake discs (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (29% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0063% fail on Pivot
    • 0.75% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Electronic stability control (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.68% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0063% fail on Servos
      • 0.0063% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0063% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control (41% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
      • 0.0063% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.095% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.088% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0063% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.038% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.013% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0063% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0063% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Steering (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 12% fail on Steering linkage components (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 12% fail on Track rod end (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0063% fail on Other components
        • 0.0063% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0063% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.038% fail on Steering play
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0063% fail on Steering wheel
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres (9.2% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (20% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0063% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Belts
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Doors
      • 0.070% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
        • 0.013% fail on Catch (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0063% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0063% fail on Catch
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0063% fail on Catch
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0063% fail on Panel
    • 0.095% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.082% fail on Seats
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.032% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.076% fail on Undertray
    • 0.044% fail on Fuel system (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Tank
      • 0.0063% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0063% fail on System
    • 0.019% fail on Chassis
      • 0.013% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0063% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.019% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.019% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.063% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0063% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (34% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions (59% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.77% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (45% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0063% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0063% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.0063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0063% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0063% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0063% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 0.92% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.59% fail on Seat belts (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Condition (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels (34% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
    • 0.0063% fail on Hubs
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0063% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0063% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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