2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

4,630 MOT tests in 2024. 73.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time73.2%
Failed or needed repairs26.8%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,630 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    217 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    165 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    158 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.7%
  2. Tyres10.1%
  3. Suspension7.2%
  4. Brakes7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2017 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 73.2% of 2017 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,630 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).