2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

5,184 MOT tests in 2024. 47.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time47.4%
Failed or needed repairs52.6%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,184 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.2%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.8%
  5. Stop lamp: not working6.6%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.0%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.4%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    371 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics60.1%
  2. Suspension29.1%
  3. Brakes22.9%
  4. Steering11.6%
  5. Tyres8.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  7. Body & chassis5.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened24.3%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)22.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.5%

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 2008 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 47.4% of 2008 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,184 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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 2008 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).