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R26 CPN

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,911 mi
Last recorded60,911 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 CPN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 60,890 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened The control arm has been welded in one point ( seem to be a reinforcement weld after a cut to remove one part ). (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver door upper hinge upper nut not fully tight.

Rear The exhaust pipe clamp before rear axle is cracking and the pipe clamp bolt and nut after rear axle are excessively corroded.

This vehicle has been modified, has a roll cage, modified front seats with harness seat belts and no rear seats.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,196 miles

Front Bumper not fully secure.

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Additional battery on passenger foot well , it's cover is loose as well. (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver door hinge nut getting loose.

This vehicle has been modified, has a roll cage, modified front seat with harness seat belts and has no rear seats.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 60,195 miles

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification The towing eye is mounted outside of bumper, can cause injury. (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective The self closing fuel cap is not closing properly, too slow and doesn't seem to fully close. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper not fully secure.

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Additional battery on passenger foot well , it's cover is loose as well. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Driver door hinge nut getting loose.

This vehicle has been modified, has a roll cage, modified front seat with harness seat belts and has no rear seats.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Battery and cover loose at passenger side floor

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

Offside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

This car has been modified, has a roll-over cage, modified front seats with harness seat belts and has no rear seats.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 60,150 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Towing eye outside of bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

Offside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Front Inner Battery and cover loose at passenger side floor

Offside Front Tyre touch on wheel arch when steered for left hand side

Fail 2 Mar 2016 59,931 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle modified for track use

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,628 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 48,706 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front c.v. boot has signs of grease on it

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,268 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,857 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,779 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 CPN is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CPN, 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 CPN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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