2001 Renault Megane · 4,036 MOT tests
2001 Renault Megane reliability
2001 Renault Meganes fail 44.3% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 Megane years (4,036 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- 44.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 90,145
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,036
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 13.5% of tests fail here (80% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Renault Megane
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors13.5%
- Brakes13%
- Body, chassis and structure11.4%
- Suspension11%
- Tyres7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.12%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.68%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Position lamp not working 3.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washers not working 2.78%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.5%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (14.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.41%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.94%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.71%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (9.32%)
Other years
Every Renault Megane year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Renault Megane reliable?
2001 Renault Meganes fail 44.3% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 Megane years (4,036 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Renault Megane MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.12% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (4.68% of tests), position lamp not working (3.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Renault Megane have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Renault Megane shows 90,145 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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