2014 Renault Megane · 24,163 MOT tests
2014 Renault Megane reliability
2014 Renault Meganes fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 21 Megane years (24,163 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- 45.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 78,574
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,163
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.4% of tests fail here (300% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Renault Megane
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.7%
- Lights and electrics18.3%
- Brakes12.2%
- Body, chassis and structure9.8%
- Tyres7.4%
- Steering7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.79%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.76%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 7.32%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.78%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 5.41%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.99%
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 (15.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.49%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (12.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.99%) · Service brake slightly binding (4.53%)
Other years
Every Renault Megane year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Renault Megane reliable?
2014 Renault Meganes fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 21 Megane years (24,163 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Renault Megane MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.79% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.76% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Renault Megane have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Renault Megane shows 78,574 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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