2000 Renault Megane · 1,662 MOT tests
2000 Renault Megane reliability
2000 Renault Meganes fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 21 Megane years (1,662 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- 44.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 81,328
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,662
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 14.6% of tests fail here (101% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Renault Megane
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.9%
- Body, chassis and structure16.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors14.6%
- Suspension11.4%
- Brakes8.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.2%
- Tyres6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.5%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.97%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.49%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.49%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.25%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.86%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.64%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (9.39%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.66%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.7%)
Other years
Every Renault Megane year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Renault Megane reliable?
2000 Renault Meganes fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 21 Megane years (1,662 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Renault Megane MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.5% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.11% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (3.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Renault Megane have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Renault Megane shows 81,328 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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