Renault Megane (2019)

2,553 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.9% first-time pass rate

2019 Renault Megane

CarHunch analysed 2,553 real MOT records for the 2019 Renault Megane. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2019 Renault Megane passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average (82.9% vs 80%), but nearly a quarter of these cars have experienced a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine concern for safety-conscious buyers. Petrol models are noticeably more reliable than diesels, with an 85.4% pass rate compared to just 77%, so fuel type matters meaningfully here.

The median mileage of 28,247 miles is reasonable for a five-year-old car, though the average pulls higher at 38,634, suggesting some high-mileage examples skew the figures. With nearly 4.7 advisories per vehicle and 0.86 failures on average, expect routine wear items and minor issues—a pre-purchase inspection should specifically check suspension, brakes, and electrical systems, where Meganes typically flag problems.

Average reliability 2.9% above UK average
82.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
28,247
typical mileage
20,649–36,731 middle half
23.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.86
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.9 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 8.4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

85.4%
Petrol
1,804 vehicles
77%
Diesel
749 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2019 Renault Megane

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 23.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (71%) 1,804 85.4% 0.75
Diesel (29%) 749 77% 1.12

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Renault Megane vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,649
low mileage
28,247
typical
36,731
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Renault Megane vehicles fall between 20,649 and 36,731 miles.

2019 Renault Megane — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 2,358 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

2,420 2,358 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.86
Avg failures per vehicle
4.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Renault Megane

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 29.2%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 28.1%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 17.5%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 17%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 11.1%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 10.5%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 8.5%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 7.7%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.

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