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R26 LDR

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,170 mi
Last recorded104,170 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 104,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 99,961 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,901 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 92,998 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,063 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 85,450 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS + OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 85,415 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS + OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 80,792 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 80,722 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,093 miles

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,952 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 68,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,651 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,151 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,110 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 LDR is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LDR, 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 LDR registered?

R26 LDR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is R26 LDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 LDR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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