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With 98,389 currently licensed in the UK, the Renault Megane is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Megane 5 stars in 2022, with 85% adult occupant and 88% child protection scores.
It has a 74.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, exhaust emissions.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,250 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £104/month or 17p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
MOT Pass Rate
74.5%
120,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£104
est. annual total
New From
£22,000
Euro NCAP tested the Megane in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
85%
Child Occupant
88%
Pedestrian
85%
Safety Assist
79%
There are 32 known DVSA recalls affecting the Renault Megane. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/377
For certain vehicles a concern involving the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox engagement actuator within the transmission may result in the parking brake mechanism actuator no longer correctly positioning the locking pawl in the “P lock”.
Build dates: 2024-04-12 to 2025-05-07
R/2020/189
There is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak.
Build dates: 2018-09-01 to 2019-05-31
R/2020/189
There is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak.
Build dates: 2018-09-01 to 2019-05-31
R/2019/300
The oil pressure solenoid valve may not switch correctly.
Build dates: 2018-03-01 to 2019-05-31
R/2019/074
Capacitors for the engine cooling fan assembly do not comply with specification.
Build dates: 2018-09-13 to 2018-11-15
+ 27 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 120,000 MOT tests, the Megane has a first-time pass rate of 74.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Megane is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Renault Megane are estimated at around £1,250 per year, or £104 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£800
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
60 kWh
Range (WLTP)
280 mi
Motor
160 kW
215 bhp
Drive
FWD
Rapid charge: 30 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 8h (0-100%)
Starting from £22,000 new, a Renault Megane typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £14,850 | −£7,150 |
| 2 years | 57% | £12,600 | −£9,400 |
| 3 years | 50% | £11,100 | −£10,900 |
| 4 years | 45% | £10,000 | −£12,000 |
| 5 years | 42% | £9,200 | −£12,800 |
| 6 years | 39% | £8,550 | −£13,450 |
| 7 years | 37% | £8,050 | −£13,950 |
| 8 years | 35% | £7,650 | −£14,350 |
| 9 years | 33% | £7,250 | −£14,750 |
| 10 years | 31% | £6,900 | −£15,100 |
There are currently 98,389 licensed and 34,547 SORN Meganes in the UK (132,936 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Megane has a 74.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 120,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Megane 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 85% for adult occupant protection, 88% for child occupant protection, 85% for vulnerable road users, and 79% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Megane are estimated at around £1,250 per year (£104/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 32 known safety recalls affecting the Megane. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Megane starts from around £22,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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