Renault Megane vs Renault Megane rxe 1.6: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Megane
67%
MOT pass rate · 596,863 vehicles
Renault Megane rxe 1.6
50%
MOT pass rate · 625 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Megane (67%) and Renault Megane rxe 1.6 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Megane | Renault Megane rxe 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 103,896 mi | 106,526 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 596,863 | 625 |
Most common faults
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)
Renault Megane rxe 1.6
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Megane (67%) and Renault Megane rxe 1.6 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault Megane report Full Renault Megane rxe 1.6 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.