2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

1,916 MOT tests in 2024. 76.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time76.8%
Failed or needed repairs23.2%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,916 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    67 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    49 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    51 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.9%
  2. Tyres8.6%
  3. Suspension5.7%
  4. Brakes4.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  7. Steering0.6%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.2%

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 2018 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 76.8% of 2018 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,916 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).