2008 Renault Megane 2.0L Petrol · R26 YEA
2008 Renault Megane (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 78,767 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R26 YEA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 78,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R26 YEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Renault Megane (R26 YEA) between June 2011 and May 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
R26 YEA Mileage History
- 01/06/20114,205 mi
- 24/05/201211,277 mi+7,072 mi
- 24/05/201211,277 mi
- 18/05/201321,357 mi+10,080 mi
- 17/05/201428,184 mi+6,827 mi
- 17/05/201428,184 mi
- 08/05/201536,003 mi+7,819 mi
- 08/05/201536,003 mi
- 16/05/201646,774 mi+10,771 mi
- 24/05/201647,127 mi+353 mi
- 27/06/201752,578 mi+5,451 mi
- 29/06/201752,581 mi+3 mi
- 22/06/201858,002 mi+5,421 mi
- 03/06/201963,352 mi+5,350 mi
- 04/03/202064,967 mi+1,615 mi
- 05/03/202064,967 mi
- 06/03/202171,145 mi+6,178 mi
- 14/04/202276,163 mi+5,018 mi
- 20/05/202378,041 mi+1,878 mi
- 20/05/202378,041 mi
- 11/05/202478,314 mi+273 mi
- 21/05/202578,767 mi+453 mi
Average of roughly 5,337 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 1.5 dCi injector and bearing-related engine damageSerious
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