2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Renault Megane Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

314 MOT tests in 2024. 71.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time71.7%
Failed or needed repairs28.3%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 314 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    15 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    14 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    13 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres12.7%
  2. Lights & electrics8.6%
  3. Brakes8.3%
  4. Suspension8.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  7. Wheels0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Renault Megane Scenic?

In 2024, 71.7% of 2016 Renault Megane Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 314 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Renault Megane Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Renault Megane Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).