Renault Megane MOT Results

Registered in 2000
51.7% pass rate
from 857 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp (47% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Hazard warning (20 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Switch (20 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.35% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.58% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.35% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.23% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system (63% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.58% fail on Chassis
      • 0.58% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.47% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting condition (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Bracket
    • 0.35% fail on Body
      • 0.35% fail on Panel
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
  • 14% fail on Visibility (75% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Washers (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.35% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.35% fail on Windscreen
  • 11% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (58% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (54% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (57% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (56% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.70% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.47% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.23% fail on Axles
      • 0.23% fail on Axle (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension rod (14 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.35% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt
          • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
  • 7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.47% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Other components
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Rams
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Condition

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