Renault Megane: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 9.5% of Renault Megane MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1997, 1998 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 346 | 10.7% |
| 1998 | 654 | 10.7% |
| 2013 | 50,260 | 7.3% |
| 2014 | 49,151 | 8.7% |
| 2016 | 29,581 | 4.7% |
| 2017 | 28,362 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 11,630 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 11,825 | 3.0% |
Methodology & source. 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.