Renault Megane Rxe MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 48 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 58.3%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Renault Megane Rxe MOT Reliability Overview
The Renault Megane Rxe is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 48 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 41.7% and a failure rate of 58.3%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Renault Megane Rxe earns a "Very Poor" reliability rating. The average Renault Megane Rxe presents for MOT with approximately 86,310 miles on the clock.
The most common MOT failure for the Renault Megane Rxe is Suspension, affecting 31.3% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment at 29.2%. Tyres rounds out the top three at 22.9%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 60.4% | 29 |
| 2 | Suspension | 54.2% | 26 |
| 3 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 39.6% | 19 |
| 4 | Tyres | 37.5% | 18 |
| 5 | Driver's View Of The Road | 25.0% | 12 |
| 6 | Brakes | 22.9% | 11 |
| 7 | Steering | 10.4% | 5 |
| 8 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 6.3% | 3 |
| 9 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 4.2% | 2 |
| 10 | Registration Plates And Vin | 4.2% | 2 |
| 11 | Items Not Tested | 4.2% | 2 |
| 12 | Visibility | 2.1% | 1 |
| 13 | Body, Structure And General Items | 2.1% | 1 |
| 14 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 2.1% | 1 |
| 15 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 2.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 86,310 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 7.00 | 60.4% | 29 |
| Suspension | 6.28 | 54.2% | 26 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 4.59 | 39.6% | 19 |
| Tyres | 4.34 | 37.5% | 18 |
| Visibility | 3.14 | 27.1% | 13 |
| Brakes | 2.66 | 22.9% | 11 |
| Steering | 1.21 | 10.4% | 5 |
| Body & Structure | 0.96 | 8.4% | 4 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.48 | 4.2% | 2 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.48 | 4.2% | 2 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.48 | 4.2% | 2 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.24 | 2.1% | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 0.24 | 2.1% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Renault Megane Rxe has 86,310 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Renault Megane Rxe has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 6.75% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Renault Megane Rxe MOT Data
The Renault Megane Rxe is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 48 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 41.7% and a failure rate of 58.3%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Renault Megane Rxe owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Megane Rxe is likely to perform.
Suspension — 31.3% of failures
Suspension issues account for 31.3% of MOT failures on the Renault Megane Rxe. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 29.2% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 29.2% of MOT failures on the Renault Megane Rxe. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Tyres — 22.9% of failures
Tyres issues account for 22.9% of MOT failures on the Renault Megane Rxe. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Megane Rxe?
Based on 48 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Renault Megane Rxe has an overall pass rate of 41.7% (58.3% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Megane Rxe?
The top 3 reasons a Renault Megane Rxe fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (31.3%), 2. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (29.2%), 3. Tyres (22.9%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Renault Megane Rxe reliable?
With a 58.3% MOT failure rate, the Megane Rxe is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Renault Megane Rxe?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (31.3%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (29.2%); Tyres (22.9%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.