2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Renault Megane Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

420 MOT tests in 2024. 72.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time72.4%
Failed or needed repairs27.6%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 420 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    26 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    18 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    23 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.2%
  2. Lights & electrics8.3%
  3. Brakes8.1%
  4. Suspension8.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Steering0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2017 Renault Megane Scenic?

In 2024, 72.4% of 2017 Renault Megane Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 420 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Renault Megane Scenic?

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

Is the 2017 Renault Megane Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).