2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

895 MOT tests in 2024. 56.9% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time56.9%
Failed or needed repairs43.1%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 895 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.7%
  4. Washers: not working3.4%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.8%
  7. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.8%
  8. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative2.7%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.7%
  2. Brakes21.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)15.4%
  4. Suspension13.9%
  5. Body & chassis11.5%
  6. Tyres8.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  8. Steering3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.5%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 56.9% of 2001 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 895 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).