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Renault Megane MOT Results

Registered in 2008
47.6% pass rate
from 10,129 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Headlamps (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 10% fail on Headlamp (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 9.0% fail on Stop lamp (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.42% fail on Battery(ies) (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.030% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.55% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Position lamps (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.059% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.059% fail on Switch
    • 0.059% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.020% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0099% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0099% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 21% fail on Suspension (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.089% fail on Suspension arm (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.8% fail on Springs (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Coil springs (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Coil spring (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Linkage ball joints (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.55% fail on Other suspension component (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0099% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.23% fail on Sub-frames (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0099% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0099% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0099% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.059% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Axles (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (89% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 13% fail on Brakes (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0099% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.0099% fail on Lever
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance (12% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0099% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0099% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0099% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance (32% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (37% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.099% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0099% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.72% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0099% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0099% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Electronic stability control (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.43% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
      • 0.089% fail on Hand lever (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0099% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.039% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Drag link end (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Steering arm (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Steering linkage (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Steering component (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0099% fail on Components
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering play (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.089% fail on Operation
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
    • 0.059% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0099% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.0099% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0099% fail on Universal joint
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.020% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (11% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.0099% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0099% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0099% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.079% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.079% fail on Joints
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Doors (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.059% fail on Door condition (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Catch (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Front passenger's door (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0099% fail on Hinge
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.099% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.099% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.079% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.020% fail on Bracket
    • 0.089% fail on Body
      • 0.069% fail on Other body component
      • 0.020% fail on Panel
    • 0.089% fail on Boot lid (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Fuel system (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Pipe
      • 0.020% fail on Tank
      • 0.020% fail on System
    • 0.079% fail on Undertray
    • 0.039% fail on Integral vehicle structure (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0099% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.0099% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Chassis (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Chassis condition (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0099% fail on Load security
      • 0.0099% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0099% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Seat belts (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
      • 0.039% fail on Prescribed areas (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Requirements
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment
    • 0.079% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.020% fail on Passengers airbag (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.049% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0099% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.72% fail on Compression ignition (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0099% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0099% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0099% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0099% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.020% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0099% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.55% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels (35% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.0099% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0099% fail on Doors
      • 0.0099% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0099% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0099% fail on Anchorages
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