2010 Renault Megane · 57,252 MOT tests
2010 Renault Megane reliability
2010 Renault Meganes fail 50.4% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 Megane years (57,252 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- 50.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 97,737
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 57,252
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 11.8% of tests fail here (281% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Renault Megane
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.7%
- Suspension23.6%
- Brakes14.8%
- Steering11.8%
- Tyres7.7%
- Body, chassis and structure6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 11%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 9.42%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 7.18%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.59%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.15%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.43%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (17.47%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.62%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (6.29%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Renault Megane reliable?
2010 Renault Meganes fail 50.4% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 Megane years (57,252 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Renault Megane MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (11% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (9.42% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Renault Megane have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Renault Megane shows 97,737 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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