2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

8,506 MOT tests in 2024. 47.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time47.9%
Failed or needed repairs52.1%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,506 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.6%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.3%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    437 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.4%
  2. Suspension33.1%
  3. Brakes26.3%
  4. Steering10.4%
  5. Body & chassis8.6%
  6. Tyres8.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2009 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 47.9% of 2009 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,506 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).