Renault Megane vs Renault Scenit: 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 Scenit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Megane (67%) and Renault Scenit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Megane | Renault Scenit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 103,896 mi | 63,369 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 Scenit
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Megane (67%) and Renault Scenit (69%) 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.