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Renault Megane MOT Results

Registered in 2005
45.1% pass rate
from 6,062 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2005 cars)
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension arm
    • 10% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.016% fail on Leaf spring
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.066% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Other suspension component (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.082% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.099% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.082% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (95% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Axles (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Headlamps (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Headlamp (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Battery(ies) (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 0.049% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.049% fail on Switch
  • 19% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.066% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.099% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.46% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Cable
        • 0.20% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Pivot (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Linkage
    • 4.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Electronic stability control (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.58% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.58% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.049% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.049% fail on Other components
    • 0.016% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Transmission (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Drive shafts (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Joints (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
      • 0.016% fail on Belts
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.066% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge
      • 0.049% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Bracket
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.033% fail on Tank
      • 0.033% fail on Pipe
      • 0.016% fail on Hose
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.082% fail on Chassis (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Chassis condition (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Undertray
    • 0.066% fail on Integral vehicle structure (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Load security
      • 0.016% fail on Access panel
  • 11% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering arm (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Steering linkage (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Steering component
      • 0.066% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.016% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 2.2% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering play (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.082% fail on Other components
      • 0.033% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.066% fail on Steering column (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.033% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.033% fail on Steering lock (37 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 10% fail on Visibility (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on View to rear (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.033% fail on Window (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 6.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
      • 0.049% fail on Prescribed areas (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
      • 0.016% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.26% fail on Airbags (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Passengers airbag (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition (22% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (37% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested (71% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.033% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.033% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.94% fail on Compression ignition (33% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.099% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.033% fail on Undertray
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
  • 0.033% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Doors (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Emergency exits (32 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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