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8826 ML

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,070 mi
Last recorded59,070 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8826 ML
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 59,070 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 59,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 58,426 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 58,426 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 57,530 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 57,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 56,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 56,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,150 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,594 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,099 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 55,093 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper upper mount has no movement or play but noisy from lock to lock

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 53,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end [drun stick] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 53,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end [drun stick] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,678 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,287 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,577 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,315 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,853 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 10,924 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 10,890 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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8826 ML is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8826 ML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8826 ML registered?

8826 ML is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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