2011 Renault Megane · 46,293 MOT tests
2011 Renault Megane reliability
2011 Renault Meganes fail 49% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 Megane years (46,293 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- 49%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 93,649
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 46,293
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 11.7% of tests fail here (310% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Renault Megane
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.2%
- Suspension22.2%
- Brakes15.2%
- Steering11.7%
- Tyres7.8%
- Body, chassis and structure6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.68%
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 9.52%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 7.06%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.12%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.51%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 4.47%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (17.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.52%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (6.83%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.44%)
Other years
Every Renault Megane year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Renault Megane reliable?
2011 Renault Meganes fail 49% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 Megane years (46,293 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Renault Megane MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.68% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (9.52% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Renault Megane have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Renault Megane shows 93,649 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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