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28.1%fail rate

Renault Megane common MOT failures and failure rate

What a Renault Megane fails its MOT on most often, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 18,487 MOT tests in a recent DVSA sample.

What it fails on, and the fix

Suspension37.3% of failures
Lamps & electrical30.6% of failures
Brakes22.1% of failures
Other19.6% of failures
Usually bodywork or inspection, not a single bolt-on part.
Tyres14.8% of failures
Visibility/wipers9.5% of failures

About 28.1% of MOT tests recorded on the Renault Megane in this DVSA sample end in a failure. The pattern is consistent: the same handful of items account for most of them.

Its most common failure is suspension, which makes up 37.3% of the Renault Megane's failures, followed by suspension, lamps & electrical, brakes, other. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.

Other models

Renault Clio MOT failures28.0% failure rateRenault Trafic MOT failures30.9% failure rateRenault Captur MOT failures19.2% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures22.8% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain