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2007 Renault Megane Scenic: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Renault Megane Scenic first registered in 2007: we looked at the 134 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 134 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

134MOTs of 2007 cars, done in 2023–2025
42%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
6,200typical miles a year
7×the usual rate for steering rack inner joints

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2007 Renault Megane Scenic?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2007 Renault Megane Scenic than on all cars registered in 2007.

  • Steering rack inner joints7× usual
    Renault Megane Scenic
    23.1% All 2007 cars
    3.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

Common 2007 Renault Megane Scenic MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2007 Renault Megane Scenic MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    60% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    54% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    48% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    45% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Steering
    28% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    22% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Renault Megane Scenic

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Any recent work on the steering rack inner joints? (Flagged at MOT 7× as often on the 2007 Renault Megane Scenic as on other cars the same age.)
  2. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Renault Megane Scenic compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2018120Tyres 40%
20171,309Tyres 34%
2016971Tyres 36%
20032,112Brakes 50%
20022,245Brakes 51%
20011,634Brakes 51%
2000883Brakes 44%
1999146Suspension 40%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Renault Megane Scenic cars first registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score