Renault Megane: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 14.1% of Renault Megane MOT tests — 114,020 tests out of 811,533. It shows up most on 2009 and 2010 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 378 | 10.8% |
| 1998 | 786 | 12.0% |
| 1999 | 1,738 | 10.2% |
| 2000 | 6,466 | 9.5% |
| 2001 | 14,050 | 9.0% |
| 2002 | 19,931 | 8.2% |
| 2003 | 14,434 | 11.1% |
| 2004 | 11,960 | 15.9% |
| 2005 | 22,981 | 15.7% |
| 2006 | 35,608 | 14.8% |
| 2007 | 54,596 | 15.9% |
| 2008 | 47,553 | 15.6% |
| 2009 | 68,382 | 17.5% |
| 2010 | 118,023 | 17.2% |
| 2011 | 95,496 | 16.2% |
| 2012 | 63,530 | 15.0% |
| 2013 | 50,326 | 15.7% |
| 2014 | 49,177 | 14.4% |
| 2015 | 42,529 | 11.0% |
| 2016 | 31,602 | 7.0% |
| 2017 | 31,021 | 4.8% |
| 2018 | 11,886 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 11,835 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 3,744 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 1,754 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 1,487 | 0.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.