2019 Renault Megane — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 11,825 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Renault Megane, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 85.6% was below the average for small family cars of a similar age (90.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 21.7% in the 150k+ group versus 10.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 673 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.5% | 651 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 598 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.2% | 376 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.0% | 356 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 152 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 616 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 323 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 279 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 265 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 231 |
| 6 | Washers | 189 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.4% | 2,885 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.2% | 2,036 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 780 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 545 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 316 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 184 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 5,261 | 10.3% |
| 30-60k | 4,583 | 16.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,350 | 20.4% |
| 90-120k | 463 | 22.9% |
| 120-150k | 121 | 18.2% |
| 150k+ | 46 | 21.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8,249 | 12.5% |
| Diesel | 3,576 | 18.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 138 | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 2,900 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 2,982 | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 2,891 | 14.5% |
| 2025 | 2,914 | 16.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Megane
Before buying a 2019 Renault Megane, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (5.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (5.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Renault Meganes pass their MOT?
85.6% of the 11,825 2019 Renault Megane MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Megane?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by visibility (5.5%).
Does the 2019 Megane get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.3% in the 0-30k band to 21.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,825 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.