Renault Car-derived van vs Renault Megane: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Car-derived van
60%
MOT pass rate · 57 vehicles
Renault Megane
67%
MOT pass rate · 596,863 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Car-derived van (60%) 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 Car-derived van | Renault Megane |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 122,948 mi | 103,896 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57 | 596,863 |
Most common faults
Renault Car-derived van
- front discs corroded
- vehicle swollen with corrosion in various areas
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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 Car-derived van (60%) and Renault Megane (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.