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R2 SYX

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,564 mi
Last recorded109,564 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 SYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 109,564 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 103,464 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 103,426 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 95,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 88,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,887 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,654 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,946 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 56,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,828 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 34,353 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,759 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 25,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,117 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,098 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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R2 SYX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow 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 R2 SYX, 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 R2 SYX registered?

R2 SYX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is R2 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 SYX 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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