2015 Renault Megane · 22,388 MOT tests
2015 Renault Megane reliability
2015 Renault Meganes fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 21 Megane years (22,388 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- 37.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 47% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 70,441
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,388
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.9% of tests fail here (253% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Renault Megane
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.9%
- Suspension14.3%
- Brakes9.2%
- Tyres7.3%
- Steering4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.54%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.52%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.47%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.88%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.79%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.5%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.03%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.15%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.97%)
Other years
Every Renault Megane year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Renault Megane reliable?
2015 Renault Meganes fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 21 Megane years (22,388 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Renault Megane MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.54% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.52% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (4.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Renault Megane have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Renault Megane shows 70,441 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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