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R26 UNO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,570 mi
Last recorded138,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 138,570 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 137,558 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 10 Jan 2025 137,558 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 135,564 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 134,330 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 128,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle modified for competition use no rear seats fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,901 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 106,832 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 106,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot perished

Fail 8 May 2018 100,518 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter perishing

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

front discs wearing

slight play o/s/f in suspension or inner steering arm joint

Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,664 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Rear 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)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 75,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front track rod arm has a slight play at its fixing

Pass 2 May 2014 55,102 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,356 miles

hairline cracks in drilled front brake discs.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,137 miles

hairline cracks in drilled front brake discs.

rear tyres started to crack with age 235/40 zr18 95y EL.

Pass 3 May 2011 13,074 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 UNO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black 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 UNO, 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 UNO registered?

R26 UNO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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