Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 91,961 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 54.3% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 79.2% of cars aged 3–5 years passed first time, against 48.8% aged 15–30 years.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 3,886 | 79.2% |
| 6–9 years | 16,122 | 67.2% |
| 10–14 years | 45,192 | 50.8% |
| 15–30 years | 26,761 | 48.8% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a Renault Megane to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Steering Linkage Components — 8.1% of tests. Worn track rod ends or joints. Affects steering and tyre wear, and is a normal age-related repair.
- Brake Performance — 7.9% of tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Springs — 7.8% of tests. A broken or sagging coil spring. Replaced in pairs, so it is not the cheapest failure.
- Stop Lamp — 7.6% of tests. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Headlamp Aim — 6.6% of tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Suspension Arms — 6.3% of tests. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
How many Renault Megane are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 95,003 licensed and 34,657 SORN vehicles in the Renault Megane generic-model group.
Licensed and SORN trend for the Renault Megane
Before you buy
- Steering Linkage Components — 8.1% of tests in 2024. Worn track rod ends or joints. Affects steering and tyre wear, and is a normal age-related repair.
- Brake Performance — 7.9% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Springs — 7.8% of tests in 2024. A broken or sagging coil spring. Replaced in pairs, so it is not the cheapest failure.
- Stop Lamp — 7.6% of tests in 2024. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Ask why it was off the road — Of the 129,660 Megane vehicles still on the DVLA record, 1 in 4 is SORN (34,657 at 2026 Q1). A car that has been laid up needs a closer look at brakes, tyres and the MOT history.
- Budget for a shrinking fleet — Licensed numbers are down 77% from the 2014 Q3 peak of 409,395. Fewer cars on the road usually means fewer donor parts and fewer specialists.
- Check the actual Megane — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other Renault models
- Renault Clio — 55.9% pass
- Renault Captur — 75.7% pass
- Renault Trafic — 56% pass
- Renault Kadjar — 77.3% pass
- Renault Kangoo — 53.6% pass
- Renault Scenic — 55.6% pass
See every Renault model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the Renault Megane MOT pass rate?
54.3% of 91,961 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Renault Megane passed first time in 2024 — below the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the Megane fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are steering linkage components (8.1% of tests), brake performance (7.9% of tests), springs (7.8% of tests), stop lamp (7.6% of tests).
How many Renault Megane are left in the UK?
95,003 were licensed and 34,657 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
Does this tell me whether one particular Megane is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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