MOT reliability

Renault Megan scenic

Q: Is the Renault Megan scenic reliable?

Across 28 Renault Megan scenic vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

28 vehicles · 368 completed MOT tests analysed

67%

MOT pass rate

Based on 28 Renault Megan scenic vehicles and 368 completed MOT tests, the Renault Megan scenic has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 104,626 miles.

Vehicles

368

MOT tests

7,193

Avg miles / year

1.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Renault Megan scenic problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault Megan scenic MOT tests:

Other125%
Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Brakes4%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Steering1%
Lamps & electrical1%
Body & structure0%

Renault Megan scenic pass rate by age

How the Renault Megan scenic's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	10	90%
4	20	80%
5	28	68%
6	36	72%
7	39	64%
8	41	63%
9	35	69%
10	38	55%
11	34	62%
12	25	64%
13	17	71%
14	12	83%
15	9	78%
16	9	56%
17	5	80%
18	3	67%
19	4	50%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (22), Diesel (6)

Most common Renault Megan scenic MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Megan scenic MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (18 times)
Oil leak (15 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (14 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (12 times)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (12 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (10 times)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (10 times)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (9 times)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) (9 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (8 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (8 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (7 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (7 times)

Renault Megan scenic pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	2	29	69%	131,732
2004	5	67	63%	103,842
2003	7	93	67%	95,383
2002	2	22	64%	107,647
2001	4	73	66%	103,128
2000	4	56	77%	112,704
1998	4	28	64%	100,502

Renault Megan scenic reliability FAQ

Across 28 Renault Megan scenic vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault Megan scenic MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak; Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Renault Megan scenic in our data has covered around 104,626 miles.

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