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R26 LAD

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,387 mi
Last recorded57,387 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 57,387 miles

Central Front Swivel hub stabilizer link dust cover perished.

Pass 18 Sep 2024 56,401 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 52,119 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,095 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 46,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 41,577 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,166 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 30,361 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 30,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,338 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 29,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 29,319 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 27,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,905 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,445 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,537 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,998 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 LAD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LAD, 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 LAD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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