2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

12,557 MOT tests in 2024. 49.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time49.8%
Failed or needed repairs50.2%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,557 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  4. Stop lamp: not working6.2%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.5%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.2%
  8. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    709 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.8%
  2. Suspension29.3%
  3. Brakes27.0%
  4. Steering12.2%
  5. Tyres8.6%
  6. Body & chassis8.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2011 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 49.8% of 2011 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,557 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).