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Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto reliable? We analysed 546 real MOT tests across 188 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 546 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.3%
Typical Mileage
36,497mi
Annual Mileage
9,539mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto.

Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

83.3%
2022
86.2%
2021
86.6%
2020

Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3

Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,732 mi/yr
Typical
9,539 mi/yr
Average
11,811 mi/yr
Heavy usage
15,010 mi/yr

Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 90 83.3% 26,272 37,629 56,263
2021 369 86.2% 24,602 36,020 49,220
2020 67 86.6% 22,026 31,352 42,050

How Long Does a Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto Last?

Based on 188 Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
36,497 mi
75th Percentile
50,424 mi
95th Percentile
81,655 mi
Max Recorded
140,552 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

86.6% MOT pass rate from 67 tests

Year to avoid
2022

83.3% MOT pass rate from 90 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.6% across 67 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto THIS CAR 86.3% 546 36,497 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
Sunbeam S7 91.5% 953 12,236 mi 76 yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto?

The Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.3% across 546 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto owner drives around 9,539 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 Iconic E-tech Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto reliable?
Based on 546 MOT tests, the Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto has a 86.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto do per year?
The typical Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto does around 9,539 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Megane Iconic E-tech Auto is 2020 with a 86.6% pass rate across 67 tests.