2018 Renault Megane · 6,881 MOT tests
2018 Renault Megane reliability
2018 Renault Meganes fail 21% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 21 Megane years (6,881 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- 21%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 38,393
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,881
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 4.4% of tests fail here (124% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 9% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Renault Megane
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.2%
- Tyres6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Suspension4.4%
- Brakes2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Steering0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.12%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.02%
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 1.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.54%
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 1.5%
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 (13.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.71%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.07%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.33%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Renault Megane reliable?
2018 Renault Meganes fail 21% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 21 Megane years (6,881 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Renault Megane MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (3.12% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.01% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Renault Megane have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Renault Megane shows 38,393 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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