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MOT reliability

Renault Megane scenic

145,665 vehicles · 1,819,640 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate

Based on 145,665 Renault Megane scenic vehicles and 1,819,640 completed MOT tests, the Renault Megane scenic has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 115,079 miles.

145,665
Vehicles
1,819,640
MOT tests
7,512
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Renault Megane scenic problem areas

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

  • Other112%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Brakes4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Steering2%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Body & structure0%

Renault Megane scenic pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12576%
276982%
330,06182%
457,67280%
592,34676%
6131,07872%
7167,38969%
8199,41867%
9207,72565%
10200,55963%
11185,82362%
12159,52262%
13123,64462%
1488,73762%
1560,07463%
1639,90963%
1725,62964%
1816,57565%
1911,01166%
207,56367%

Fuel types: Petrol (117,345), Diesel (28,235), LPG (55), Other (24), Gas Bi-Fuel (4), Electric (2)

Most common Renault Megane scenic MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (103,057 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (93,323 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (65,246 times)
  4. Oil leak (60,393 times)
  5. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (56,877 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (54,998 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (49,304 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (46,427 times)
  9. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (42,388 times)
  10. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (38,824 times)
  11. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (38,755 times)
  12. Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (32,801 times)
  13. Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (31,187 times)
  14. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (29,992 times)
  15. Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (29,687 times)

Renault Megane scenic pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 4 50% 191,164
2018 38 269 81% 74,273
2017 435 3,656 81% 78,159
2016 329 2,915 80% 80,886
2015 7 31 81% 74,962
2014 12 58 79% 91,094
2013 12 123 67% 73,748
2012 15 146 72% 107,597
2011 16 159 75% 113,770
2010 29 328 74% 102,850
2009 37 431 66% 133,895
2008 90 1,258 69% 115,742
2007 227 3,415 67% 107,872
2006 373 5,193 70% 96,705
2005 579 8,025 68% 90,132
2004 559 7,572 68% 84,704
2003 15,350 250,800 68% 113,256
2002 22,283 341,998 68% 114,617
2001 24,502 346,792 67% 116,372
2000 26,400 343,520 65% 118,441
1999 23,266 243,575 64% 116,017
1998 23,274 198,166 63% 112,940
1997 7,694 60,731 61% 116,435
1996 12 52 65% 143,466
1995 1 2 50% 83,073
1990 1 13 77% 123,920
1987 2 11 64% 101,561
1977 1 2 50% 86,831
1971 1 5 60% 89,680
1969 1 2 50% 49,737

Renault Megane scenic reliability FAQ

Across 145,665 Renault Megane scenic vehicles in our MOT data, 66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault Megane scenic MOT issues are: 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).

The typical Renault Megane scenic in our data has covered around 115,079 miles.

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