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R26 CYU

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,129 mi
Last recorded119,129 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 119,129 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,571 miles

Engine covers fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Offside front lower droplink gaiter slightly perished

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,024 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 105,024 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,747 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 81,670 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 81,670 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,921 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check rear seat belts. rear seat removed

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,573 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts. rear seat removed

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,818 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 CYU is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R26 CYU registered?

R26 CYU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is R26 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 CYU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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