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R26 FKU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,938 mi
Last recorded122,938 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 FKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 122,938 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 122,908 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 116,058 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,491 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,684 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,401 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner play in tie rod end

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling strut (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner play in tie rod end

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 10 Apr 2017 77,105 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear brake discs worn/coroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,004 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,249 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 55,249 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,573 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,342 miles

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

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

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 FKU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FKU, 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 R26 FKU registered?

R26 FKU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is R26 FKU safe to buy?

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