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Renault Megane MOT Results

Registered in 2006
44.8% pass rate
from 8,776 tests in 2021
(27% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 12% fail on Headlamps (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 12% fail on Headlamp (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.046% fail on Dipswitch
    • 8.4% fail on Stop lamp (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.080% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.59% fail on Battery(ies) (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.091% fail on Horn (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.046% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.046% fail on Switch
    • 0.034% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.011% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 20% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Suspension arm (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.6% fail on Springs (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Coil springs (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Coil spring (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Mounting (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage ball joints (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.99% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.74% fail on Other suspension component (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.091% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Sub-frame (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover (20 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.080% fail on Axles (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.080% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (94% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 19% fail on Brakes (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (90% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.011% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.068% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (72% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (79% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.068% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (98% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Lever (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Rod
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (76% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Electronic stability control (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Valves
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.091% fail on Flexible brake hoses (60% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
    • 0.011% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.011% fail on Leaks
    • 0.011% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.011% fail on Condition
  • 11% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Steering component (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.068% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.011% fail on Lock stop
    • 2.9% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering play (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Power steering (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Operation
      • 0.034% fail on Other components
      • 0.023% fail on Rams
    • 0.046% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.023% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.023% fail on Steering lock (51 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Motorcycle derived steering systems
      • 0.011% fail on Head bearings
  • 8.4% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Tread depth (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.4% fail on Transmission (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Drive shafts (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Joints (37% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.38% fail on Seats (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's seat (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers (70% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Tank
      • 0.034% fail on Pipe
      • 0.023% fail on System
      • 0.011% fail on Hose
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
      • 0.068% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.068% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.046% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Hinge
      • 0.046% fail on Other passenger's door (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Door condition (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Hinge
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray
    • 0.034% fail on Integral vehicle structure (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (93% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.034% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.011% fail on Chassis
      • 0.011% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.011% fail on Towbar
      • 0.011% fail on Other towbar components
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (11% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Washers (27% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.023% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.011% fail on Window
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Seat belts (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.034% fail on Prescribed areas (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (25% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested (57% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.011% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition (26% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.034% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.011% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (71% better than other 2006 cars)
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