Renault Megane Scenic

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 13 model years from 6,491 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

6,491

Highest Pass Rate

2017 (83%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Megane Scenic

The Renault Megane Scenic was MOT tested 6,491 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 13 model years (1998 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 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 2017 model has the highest pass rate at 83% from 917 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 17 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 Megane Scenics pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 140,073 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 60,487 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Megane Scenic is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1598cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£1,974

Per month£165/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 2018 details

How reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

vs average of all models-11% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-9% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread17 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Megane Scenic by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	79%	77	60,487 mi
2017	83%	917	64,240 mi
2016	83%	651	70,387 mi
2008	68%	62	107,843 mi
2007	66%	104	91,984 mi
2006	64%	67	107,084 mi
2005	60%	35	71,703 mi
2003	71%	1,384	107,681 mi
2002	72%	1,452	107,256 mi
2001	71%	992	106,468 mi
2000	70%	559	109,577 mi
1999	73%	141	86,109 mi
1998	60%	50	140,073 mi

Questions about the Renault Megane Scenic

Is the Renault Megane Scenic reliable?

Across its 13 model years in our data (1998 to 2018), the Renault Megane Scenic averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 6,491 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2017 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 83%.

Which year Renault Megane Scenic has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 Renault Megane Scenic has the highest MOT pass rate at 83%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 66%, a 17 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.