Renault Megane

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 27 model years from 207,844 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

207,844

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Megane

The Renault Megane was MOT tested 207,844 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 27 model years (1996 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 2,526 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 22 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Renault Meganes pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 58,237 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 48,492 miles.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Megane is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1300cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Renault Megane?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-5% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread22 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Megane by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	86%	36	48,492 mi
2021	87%	1,286	32,847 mi
2020	88%	2,526	39,612 mi
2019	87%	4,883	42,735 mi
2018	86%	3,613	50,742 mi
2017	83%	8,849	61,637 mi
2016	80%	8,941	68,131 mi
2015	76%	12,406	81,732 mi
2014	71%	13,728	89,656 mi
2013	71%	14,134	94,541 mi
2012	71%	17,649	100,114 mi
2011	70%	25,760	102,094 mi
2010	69%	31,167	106,119 mi
2009	71%	19,161	108,465 mi
2008	68%	11,102	102,196 mi
2007	68%	12,029	99,693 mi
2006	67%	6,822	100,922 mi
2005	67%	4,212	97,221 mi
2004	66%	2,138	100,225 mi
2003	71%	1,476	97,801 mi
2002	71%	2,646	94,998 mi
2001	73%	1,731	95,603 mi
2000	71%	726	92,251 mi
1999	74%	390	80,794 mi
1998	73%	246	78,962 mi
1997	76%	153	82,236 mi
1996	85%	34	58,237 mi

Questions about the Renault Megane

Is the Renault Megane reliable?

Across its 27 model years in our data (1996 to 2022), the Renault Megane averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 207,844 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Renault Megane has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Renault Megane has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 66%, a 22 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.