2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

6,996 MOT tests in 2024. 52.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time52.0%
Failed or needed repairs48.0%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,996 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.7%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.4%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.7%
  4. Stop lamp: not working6.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.5%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    311 marked dangerous
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension30.0%
  2. Lights & electrics27.6%
  3. Brakes23.5%
  4. Steering9.7%
  5. Body & chassis9.7%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.9%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%

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 2014 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 52.0% of 2014 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,996 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 74, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).