1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

101 MOT tests in 2024. 53.5% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time53.5%
Failed or needed repairs46.5%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 101 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.0%
  3. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle3.0%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.0%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.0%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.0%
  8. Washers: not working2.0%
  9. Headlamp: insecure2.0%
  10. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.0%
    7 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.7%
  2. Brakes21.8%
  3. Body & chassis16.8%
  4. Suspension12.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  6. Tyres5.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases15.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.9%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 1999 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 53.5% of 1999 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 101 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).