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R26 COP

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,563 mi
Last recorded111,563 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 COP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 111,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 107,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 105,974 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 101,213 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to steering and suspension

Pass 23 Jan 2021 83,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to steering and suspension

Fail 22 Jan 2021 83,075 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to steering and suspension

Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,324 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding when rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to steering and suspension components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 80,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding when rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to steering and suspension components

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,139 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,485 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,362 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,416 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 9 May 2016 50,416 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 27 May 2015 42,919 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 31,314 miles

Offside Front 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 29 May 2013 25,914 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 25,914 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 17,230 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 17,228 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 May 2012 16,971 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 16,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 15,809 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 COP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow 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 R26 COP, 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 COP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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