2020 Renault Megane · 2,523 MOT tests
2020 Renault Megane reliability
2020 Renault Meganes fail 18% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 21 Megane years (2,523 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- 18%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 30,781
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,523
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7.4% of tests fail here (120% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Renault Megane
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Tyres5.7%
- Lights and electrics4.9%
- Brakes2.9%
- Suspension1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.45%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.19%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.11%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.03%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.91%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.26%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.63%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Renault Megane reliable?
2020 Renault Meganes fail 18% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 21 Megane years (2,523 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Renault Megane MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.45% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.27% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Renault Megane have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Renault Megane shows 30,781 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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