Renault Megane MOT Results

Registered in 2017
78.2% pass rate
from 4,923 tests in 2021
(74% worse than other 2017 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.5% fail on Visibility (78% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (99% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.061% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.061% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.020% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.020% fail on View to rear
      • 0.020% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres (80% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (51% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (99% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (78% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.22% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.081% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.020% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.041% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.020% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.020% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.020% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 3.9% fail on Suspension (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (23 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (30 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint (38 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage (27 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.51% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.041% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.020% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.73% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (79% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (75% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance (94% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.081% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.081% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.041% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.081% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.061% fail on Electronic braking system (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.041% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.020% fail on Servos
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Exhaust emissions (90% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.33% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.020% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.020% fail on Undertray
  • 0.33% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.12% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
    • 0.041% fail on Seats
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.020% fail on Chassis
      • 0.020% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.020% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.020% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.020% fail on Transmission
      • 0.020% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.020% fail on Joints
    • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.020% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Other body component
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment
  • 0.16% fail on Steering
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.020% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.061% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
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