Renault Megane MOT Results

Registered in 2001
54.1% pass rate
from 2,216 tests in 2021
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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.7% fail on Hazard warning (19 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Switch (19 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (29% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.86% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Horn
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (60% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp (59% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
  • 14% fail on Visibility (70% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Washers (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (34% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (99% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.045% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.090% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.090% fail on Cable
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.090% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.090% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.045% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.045% fail on Valves
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (19% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Transmission (94% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Drive shafts (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 1.9% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
        • 0.045% fail on Catch
      • 0.090% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Engine mounting (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Engine mounting condition (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Bracket (19 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure (73% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (76% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.32% fail on Chassis (64% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Chassis condition (79% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Strengthening plate (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
      • 0.045% fail on Hose
      • 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.090% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.090% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.045% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint (55% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Wheel bearings (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (45% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (44% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (43% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.77% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Axles
      • 0.090% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.090% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.090% fail on Suspension rod (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition (44% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (37% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition (75% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks (68% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (51% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.45% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.45% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.045% fail on Pump
      • 0.045% fail on Rams
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.72% fail on Seat belts (68% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas (86% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Requirements
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.090% fail on Attachment
  • 0.045% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.045% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.045% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.045% fail on Doors
      • 0.045% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors

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