2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

5,580 MOT tests in 2024. 47.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time47.6%
Failed or needed repairs52.4%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,580 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.0%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.3%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    343 marked dangerous
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics59.1%
  2. Brakes28.8%
  3. Suspension27.5%
  4. Steering11.3%
  5. Tyres9.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Body & chassis6.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened23.8%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)23.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.6%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2007 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 47.6% of 2007 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,580 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).