Renault 12 ts vs Renault Megane: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault 12 ts
—
MOT pass rate · 14,033 vehicles
Renault Megane
67%
MOT pass rate · 596,863 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault 12 ts (0%) and Renault Megane (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault 12 ts | Renault Megane |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 0% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | — | 103,896 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 14,033 | 596,863 |
Most common faults
Renault 12 ts
No fault breakdown available.
Renault Megane
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault 12 ts (0%) and Renault Megane (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault 12 ts report Full Renault Megane report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.