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RENAULT MEGANE (2018)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 3,613 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests (2024)

3,613

Avg Mileage

50,742 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,550

Is the 2018 RENAULT MEGANE reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the RENAULT brand average of 80%.

At 6 years old, 86% of RENAULT MEGANEs from 2018 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 3,613 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 50,742 miles.

How does the 2018 RENAULT MEGANE compare?

Rank among all 2018 cars509th out of 649(top 78%)
Rank among all RENAULT models226th out of 636(top 36%)
vs national average+4% (82% avg)
vs 2018 cars average-3% (89% avg)
vs RENAULT average+6% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2018 RENAULT MEGANE has 50,742 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

Best year to buy a RENAULT MEGANE?

The most reliable year is the 2020 model with a 88% MOT pass rate, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 66%. The 2018 sits between the two at 86%.

How much does a 2018 RENAULT MEGANE cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1197cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,550
Per month£129/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

RENAULT MEGANE by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202286%3648,492 mi
202187%1,28632,847 mi
202088%2,52639,612 mi
201987%4,88342,735 mi
201886%3,61350,742 mi
201783%8,84961,637 mi
201680%8,94168,131 mi
201576%12,40681,732 mi
201471%13,72889,656 mi
201371%14,13494,541 mi
201271%17,649100,114 mi
201170%25,760102,094 mi
201069%31,167106,119 mi
200971%19,161108,465 mi
200868%11,102102,196 mi
200768%12,02999,693 mi
200667%6,822100,922 mi
200567%4,21297,221 mi
200466%2,138100,225 mi
200371%1,47697,801 mi
200271%2,64694,998 mi
200173%1,73195,603 mi
200071%72692,251 mi
199974%39080,794 mi
199873%24678,962 mi
199776%15382,236 mi
199685%3458,237 mi

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About the 2018 RENAULT MEGANE

The 2018 RENAULT MEGANE is a city car with a 1197cc petrol engine. 3,613 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 78% of 2018 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 50,742 miles at 6 years old, RENAULT MEGANE owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2018 RENAULT MEGANE Fuel Costs

The modest 1197cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2018 RENAULT MEGANE?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,550 (£129/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 86% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

RENAULT MEGANE Reliability Trend

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

Buying a Used 2018 RENAULT MEGANE

At 6 years old, the RENAULT MEGANE offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 88%.

Alternatives to the 2018 RENAULT MEGANE

If reliability is your priority, there's one similar car with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: