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R26 MHO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,876 mi
Last recorded84,876 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 MHO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 84,876 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2025 82,719 miles

All tyres have uneven wear

Nearside Front Inner Rack end worn

Fail 30 Jun 2025 82,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres have uneven wear

Nearside Front Inner Rack end worn

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mount

Pass 20 Jul 2024 79,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 75,730 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,686 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 70,301 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 67,619 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,309 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,250 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak crankshaft oil seal

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,299 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,503 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls splitting (cords not exposed)

Both rear tyres becoming mis-shapen

Exhaust system slightly noisier than normal

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Service/MIL lamp indicating a system error

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,299 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 MHO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MHO, 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 MHO registered?

R26 MHO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is R26 MHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 MHO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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