Renault Megane scenic
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 13 years from 6,491 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
6,491
Best Year
2017 (83%)
Years Covered
13
About the Renault Megane scenic
The Renault Megane scenic has been tested 6,491 times in 2026 MOT data across 13 model years (1998 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 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 2017 model is the most reliable with a 83% pass rate from 917 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 23 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer RENAULT MEGANE SCENICs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Renault Megane scenic by Year
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