Renault Megane MOT Results

Registered in 2016
76.8% pass rate
from 5,025 tests in 2021
(45% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (78% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (75% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.080% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.060% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.060% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.040% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.040% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.040% fail on Horn
    • 0.020% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.020% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.020% fail on View to rear
      • 0.020% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Cable (19 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 1.00% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.100% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.100% fail on Rbt
          • 0.100% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.080% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.080% fail on Lever
    • 0.040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.020% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.020% fail on Pedal
    • 0.020% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.8% fail on Suspension (82% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.38% fail on Springs (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Compression ignition (87% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.52% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.080% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Catalytic converter (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.020% fail on Undertray
  • 0.54% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.080% fail on Doors
      • 0.060% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
    • 0.060% fail on Body
      • 0.060% fail on Other body component
    • 0.040% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.020% fail on Pipe
      • 0.020% fail on System
    • 0.040% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.020% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.020% fail on Undertray
  • 0.52% fail on Steering (92% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Locking devices (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.040% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.020% fail on Steering play
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.020% fail on Requirements
    • 0.020% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.080% fail on Attachment

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