Renault Megane Iconic E-Tech Auto
From 220 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40% of failures are serious: 40% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £63.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Megane Iconic E-Tech Autos tested had between 20,907 and 39,817 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,244 median miles, the Megane Iconic E-Tech Auto has 0.05 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Megane Iconic E-Tech Auto MOT pass rate?
The Renault Megane Iconic E-Tech Auto has a 85.5% MOT pass rate based on 220 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Megane Iconic E-Tech Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Megane Iconic E-Tech Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Megane Iconic E-Tech Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Megane Iconic E-Tech Auto is 29,244 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,907 and 39,817 miles.
Buying a used Megane Iconic E-Tech Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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