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Renault Megane MOT Results

Registered in 2009
49.2% pass rate
from 12,276 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0081% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0081% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.0081% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0081% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 7.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Suspension arm (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.39% fail on Macpherson strut (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.081% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.098% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.065% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Sub-frames (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.024% fail on Axles (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0081% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0081% fail on Suspension unit
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Stop lamp (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0081% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (38% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.42% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp (97% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.057% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.081% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 13% fail on Brakes (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance (41% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0081% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0081% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0081% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0081% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.74% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Brake drums
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.27% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.11% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0081% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Electronic stability control (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
      • 0.0081% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0081% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.081% fail on Hand lever (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
    • 0.0081% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0081% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 12% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 11% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 11% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.47% fail on Steering gear (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Steering rack (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.016% fail on Power steering (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Operation
      • 0.0081% fail on Rams
    • 0.0081% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0081% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0081% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts (94% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.098% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.081% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.065% fail on Door condition
        • 0.024% fail on Catch (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Catch
    • 0.24% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.065% fail on Panel
      • 0.057% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0081% fail on Body condition
    • 0.065% fail on Fuel system (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Tank
      • 0.024% fail on Pipe
    • 0.065% fail on Seats
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.049% fail on Undertray
    • 0.033% fail on Integral vehicle structure (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.024% fail on Chassis
      • 0.024% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.024% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.024% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0081% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0081% fail on Towbar condition
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (17% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (23% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen (78% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0081% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.97% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (33% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0081% fail on NOx sensor
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0081% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0081% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.049% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.041% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0081% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (49% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Seat belts (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Condition (94% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Requirements (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0081% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0081% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.62% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0081% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0081% fail on Anchorages
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