Renault Megane MOT Results
Registered in 200255.1% pass rate
from 3,025 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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5.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 5.0% fail on Headlamp
- 0.26% fail on Dipswitch (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.9% fail on
Hazard warning
(17 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Switch (17 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.033% fail on Switch
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.89% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.50% fail on Horn
- 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.43% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(67% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(67% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(67% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.20% fail on Position lamp
- 0.099% fail on Switch (20 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.17% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.066% fail on Rear reflectors
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5.1% fail on
Headlamps
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14% fail on
Brakes
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7.4% fail on
Brake performance
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4.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(35% worse than other 2002 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Rbt
(34% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.17% fail on
Plate brake tester
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
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4.1% fail on
Rbt
(34% worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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2.3% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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2.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(49% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.1% fail on
Rbt
- 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.066% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.066% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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1.1% fail on
Rbt
- 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(35% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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2.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.8% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(69% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Brake discs (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Brake drums
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads
- 0.066% fail on Brake linings
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0.20% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.099% fail on Cable
- 0.099% fail on Lever
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1.8% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(69% worse than other 2002 cars)
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1.7% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.43% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.40% fail on Brake fluid (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Reservoirs
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0.43% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.33% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.33% fail on Lever
- 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.20% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(65% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Hand lever
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0.033% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.033% fail on Leaks
- 0.033% fail on Servos
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7.4% fail on
Brake performance
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12% fail on
Visibility
(53% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.5% fail on Washers (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Wipers (25% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Bonnet
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0.17% fail on
View to rear
- 0.17% fail on Mirrors
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0.13% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.13% fail on Windscreen
- 0.033% fail on Driver's view
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12% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(18% worse than other 2002 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Transmission
(90% worse than other 2002 cars)
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6.7% fail on
Drive shafts
(96% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Joints (98% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.099% fail on Joints
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6.7% fail on
Drive shafts
(96% worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Other passenger's door
(4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.066% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.066% fail on Door condition
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0.033% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.033% fail on Door condition
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2.2% fail on
Other passenger's door
(4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Engine mounting
(8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Engine mounting condition (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Bracket (13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Seats
(96% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.26% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(77% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (79% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.17% fail on
Chassis
(75% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Chassis condition (85% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Strengthening plate (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Body
- 0.13% fail on Other body component
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0.13% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.066% fail on
Fuel system
(88% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Tank
- 0.033% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.033% fail on
Load security
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0.033% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.033% fail on Tailgate condition
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0.033% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.033% fail on Undertray
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6.8% fail on
Transmission
(90% worse than other 2002 cars)
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10% fail on
Suspension
(39% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(30% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Ball joint (51% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (67% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Suspension arm
- 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (72% worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(57% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.033% fail on Linkage
- 0.033% fail on Ball joint
- 0.033% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.033% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.033% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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1.0% fail on
Springs
(72% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.99% fail on
Coil springs
(72% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Coil spring (72% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket
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0.99% fail on
Coil springs
(72% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.96% fail on
Other suspension component
(110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Sub-frames
(66% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.066% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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0.17% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.13% fail on Suspension rod (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.099% fail on
Axles
- 0.066% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.033% fail on Axle
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0.066% fail on
Macpherson strut
(78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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3.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(30% better than other 2002 cars)
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6.9% fail on
Tyres
(20% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Tread depth
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 0.56% fail on Size/type (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(34% better than other 2002 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(34% better than other 2002 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(29% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.96% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.17% fail on
Compression ignition
(81% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (76% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.033% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
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4.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(29% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.066% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.033% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.033% fail on Other leaks
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4.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(34% better than other 2002 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Steering
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3.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 3.3% fail on Track rod end
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint
- 0.033% fail on Drag link end
- 0.033% fail on Locking devices
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0.43% fail on
Steering gear
(53% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Steering rack (51% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Power steering
- 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.17% fail on Other components
- 0.033% fail on Operation
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0.033% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.033% fail on Universal joint
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0.033% fail on
Steering play
- 0.033% fail on Steering rack
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3.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
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2.4% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(33% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.63% fail on
Seat belts
(69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Condition
- 0.066% fail on Requirements
- 0.033% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.033% fail on Attachment
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0.066% fail on
Airbags
- 0.066% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.73% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.73% fail on Registration plates
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0.26% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Attachment
- 0.066% fail on Condition
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0.033% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.033% fail on Speedometer
Read the Honest John Review
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Renault Megane (2002 - 2008)
Bold styling, a decent drive and good value for money. Estate version has a roomy cargo bay. Excellent crash test rating.