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R26 TNK

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,898 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,926 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 83,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 83,715 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,106 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 79,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,114 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fornt/&rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 77,112 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn loosing grease (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 74,720 miles

Movement in inner rack joints.

Pass 7 May 2015 69,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 56,267 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 47,147 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,633 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 TNK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK registered?

R26 TNK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is R26 TNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 TNK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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