Renault Megane vs Renault S35: 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 S35
66%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Megane (67%) and Renault S35 (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Megane | Renault S35 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 103,896 mi | 135,815 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 596,863 | 2 |
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 S35
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Megane (67%) and Renault S35 (66%) 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.