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RENAULT MEGANE (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 1,286 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests (2024)

1,286

Avg Mileage

32,847 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,732

Is the 2021 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 3 years old, 87% of RENAULT MEGANEs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 1,286 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 32,847 miles.

How does the 2021 RENAULT MEGANE compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars2935th out of 3,373(top 87%)
Rank among all RENAULT models208th out of 636(top 33%)
vs national average+5% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-5% (92% avg)
vs RENAULT average+7% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 RENAULT MEGANE has 32,847 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

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 2021 sits between the two at 87%.

How much does a 2021 RENAULT MEGANE cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1330cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,732
Per month£144/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 2021 RENAULT MEGANE

The 2021 RENAULT MEGANE is a small family car with a 1330cc petrol engine. 1,286 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 87% of 2021 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 32,847 miles at 3 years old, RENAULT MEGANE owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2021 RENAULT MEGANE Fuel Costs

The 1330cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 RENAULT MEGANE?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,732 (£144/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 87% 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 2021 RENAULT MEGANE

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. If you're flexible on year, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 88%.

Alternatives to the 2021 RENAULT MEGANE

If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: