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R26 LYF

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,241 mi
Last recorded99,241 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 99,241 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2025 89,797 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 89,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 79,509 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 76,270 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 76,127 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))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 67,596 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 67,190 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,731 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2020 57,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,455 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Jan 2019 49,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure Spring incorrectly seated in top mounting. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,495 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Jan 2018 44,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint Centre ball joint. (2.5.B.2a)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 38,754 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 38,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,830 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 25,773 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,752 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 23,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2012 19,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,936 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 LYF is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYF, 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 LYF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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