Renault Megane vs Renault R4 tl: 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 R4 tl
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Megane (67%) and Renault R4 tl (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Megane | Renault R4 tl |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 4.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 103,896 mi | 161,427 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 596,863 | 1 |
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 R4 tl
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Spare tyre defective
- floor pans starting too rust near front and centre!!!
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Megane (67%) and Renault R4 tl (100%) 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.