Renault Master sm35 business dci vs Renault Megane: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Master sm35 business dci
84%
MOT pass rate · 24 vehicles
Renault Megane
67%
MOT pass rate · 596,863 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Master sm35 business dci (84%) 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 Master sm35 business dci | Renault Megane |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 75,395 mi | 103,896 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 24 | 596,863 |
Most common faults
Renault Master sm35 business dci
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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 Master sm35 business dci (84%) and Renault Megane (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault Master sm35 business dci 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.