2017 Renault Megane · 16,392 MOT tests
2017 Renault Megane reliability
2017 Renault Meganes fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 21 Megane years (16,392 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- 23.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 50,026
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,392
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 9% of tests fail here (76% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Renault Megane
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9%
- Tyres8.2%
- Suspension4.9%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Steering0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.25%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.03%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.81%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.62%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 1.53%
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 (16.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.04%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.09%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.87%)
Other years
Every Renault Megane year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Renault Megane reliable?
2017 Renault Meganes fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 21 Megane years (16,392 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Renault Megane MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (3.25% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.03% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Renault Megane have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Renault Megane shows 50,026 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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