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R26 BOM

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,693 mi
Last recorded100,693 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 BOM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 100,693 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2022 96,409 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 93,025 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,243 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 78,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,779 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,927 miles

slight leak on o/s /f outer c/v boot

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,831 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side front wiper blade held on with tie rap

off side rear lamp comdensated

Fail 7 Feb 2014 50,347 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side front wiper blade held on with tie rap

off side rear lamp comdensated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,224 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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R26 BOM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R26 BOM, 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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R26 BOM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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