Renault D.r.k vs Renault Megane: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault D.r.k
70%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Renault Megane
67%
MOT pass rate · 596,863 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault D.r.k (70%) 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 D.r.k | Renault Megane |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 85,938 mi | 103,896 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 596,863 |
Most common faults
Renault D.r.k
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 D.r.k (70%) and Renault Megane (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault D.r.k 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.