Renault Megane Scenic
From 5,885 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Megane Scenics fare better: 2017 models pass at 79.7% vs 65.4% for 2001.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 383 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.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 383 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 219 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 191 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 160 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 142 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 135 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 129 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 128 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 127 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 127 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54% of failures are serious: 44.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 9.2% 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 £94.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 74.8% while Petrol versions pass at 66.1%, a 9 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 79.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2016 | 80.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2007 | 62% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2003 | 63.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
4 earlier years
| 2002 | 67% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2001 | 65.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2000 | 68.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 1999 | 73.7% | emissions levels exceed default limits, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Megane Scenics tested had between 77,440 and 124,750 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 108,190 median miles, the Megane Scenic has 0.028 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 Scenic MOT pass rate?
The Renault Megane Scenic has a 69.2% MOT pass rate based on 5,885 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Megane Scenic?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Megane Scenic is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 383 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Megane Scenic at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Megane Scenic is 108,190 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 77,440 and 124,750 miles.
Buying a used Megane Scenic?
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.
With a 69.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £94 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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