2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

4,785 MOT tests in 2024. 67.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time67.6%
Failed or needed repairs32.4%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,785 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.8%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    147 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    179 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    130 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.8%
  2. Suspension13.8%
  3. Brakes10.1%
  4. Tyres8.5%
  5. Steering3.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.3%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2016 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 67.6% of 2016 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,785 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).