2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

766 MOT tests in 2024. 82.6% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time82.6%
Failed or needed repairs17.4%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 766 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    26 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  2. Tyres6.9%
  3. Lights & electrics3.4%
  4. Brakes2.3%
  5. Suspension2.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.2%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 82.6% of 2021 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 766 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).