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Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 reliable? We analysed 668 real MOT tests across 184 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 668 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.6%
Typical Mileage
88,896mi
Annual Mileage
4,705mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100.

Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,970 mi/yr
Typical
4,705 mi/yr
Average
5,770 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,284 mi/yr

Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
88,896 mi
75th Percentile
109,674 mi
95th Percentile
151,076 mi
Max Recorded
192,194 mi

How Does the Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 THIS CAR 71.6% 668 88,896 mi — yrs
Renault Clio 67.1% 14,729,048 62,807 mi 33 yrs
Renault Megane 67.3% 7,306,346 70,453 mi 30 yrs
Renault Laguna 64.6% 2,783,232 89,257 mi 32 yrs
Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI 4X4 85.3% 604 83,741 mi — yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100?

The Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.6% across 668 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 owner drives around 4,705 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 reliable?
Based on 668 MOT tests, the Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 has a 71.6% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 do per year?
The typical Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 does around 4,705 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.