Renault Megane: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 4.4% of Renault Megane MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1997, 1998 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 346 | 7.5% |
| 1998 | 654 | 8.3% |
| 2016 | 29,581 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 28,362 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 11,630 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 11,825 | 5.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.