Is the Renault Megane reliable?

The Renault Megane has an average MOT pass rate of 75% across 27 years, based on 207,844 tests in 2026. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2020 with a 88% pass rate.

Which year Renault Megane is best?

The 2020 Renault Megane has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 66%. There's a 22 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Renault Megane

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 27 years from 207,844 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

207,844

Best Year

2020 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Megane

The Renault Megane has been tested 207,844 times in 2026 MOT data across 27 model years (1996 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 2,526 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 22 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer RENAULT MEGANEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.

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)

£1,137

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,737

Per month£145/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Renault Megane?

vs national average-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