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2000 Renault Megane Scenic: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2000 Renault Megane Scenics, from 205 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 205 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

205MOT tests in 2025
63%pass first time (all 2000 cars: 63%)
4,200typical miles a year
2.3×the usual rate for brake discs

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2000 Renault Megane Scenics than on all cars registered in 2000.

  • Brake discs2.3× usual
    Renault Megane Scenic
    26.3% All 2000 cars
    11.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2%, against 0.7% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

By area

The share of 2000 Renault Megane Scenic MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    48% 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.

  • Suspension
    38% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    35% 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
    34% 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.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    19% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    17% 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.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2017434Tyres 30%
2016317Tyres 36%
2003508Brakes 49%
2002511Brakes 52%
2001376Brakes 52%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2000 Renault Megane Scenics registered in 2000. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score