Renault Megane vs Renault Trafic 8 seater: 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 Trafic 8 seater
64%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Megane (67%) and Renault Trafic 8 seater (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Megane | Renault Trafic 8 seater |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 8% |
| Average mileage | 103,896 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 Trafic 8 seater
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread area and toward inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Megane (67%) and Renault Trafic 8 seater (64%) 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.