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R8 TOS

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,251 mi
Last recorded113,251 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 TOS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 113,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx @2.5mm & slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx @2mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2024 110,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 108,025 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 104,035 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 104,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 101,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower swivel hub bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in both steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 12 Oct 2019 96,223 miles

both steering rack inner tie bar knuckles worn

Pass 13 Oct 2018 92,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed incorectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play middle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,143 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,143 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,832 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 84,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,389 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,042 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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R8 TOS is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R8 TOS, 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 R8 TOS registered?

R8 TOS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for R8 TOS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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