2011 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · HV11 AAF

The vehicle passed its latest MOT on 2025‑10‑03 at 107,712 miles, confirming it met standards at the most recent assessment. A failure recorded nine days earlier on 2025‑09‑24 at 107,208 miles was rectified, with a pass following after only 504 miles of additional use. This pattern of a quick re‑test indicates a fault was identified and corrected promptly, and the overall trend shows improvement from earlier failures to recent passes, though the rapid succession suggests a potentially recurring issue. Between September 2023 and September 2025 the car accumulated roughly 34,700 miles, averaging about 17,350 miles per year—significantly above the typical 7,000‑8,000 miles annual figure for a 15‑year‑old vehicle. The tight date spacing of the 2024‑09 tests (a one‑mile difference on the same day) and the 2025‑09/10 re‑test highlight short intervals between assessments, implying frequent servicing or prompt fault correction. All MOT entries are within the last two years, so the data is current. Although the MOT records list no specific defects, the repeated re‑testing points to components that may have been marginal. A pre‑purchase inspection should focus on the brake system (checking caliper operation, disc thickness and pad wear), suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, and the exhaust and underbody for corrosion. Given the age and mileage, structural rust around sills, door apertures and floor panels should be examined, as should tyre tread depth and the condition of other consumables. Any abnormal noises or vibrations during a test drive would merit further investigation. In summary, the car is roadworthy according to its most recent MOT, and the maintenance trend shows improvement, yet the high annual mileage and quick re‑tests suggest a need for careful scrutiny of wear items. A thorough pre‑purchase inspection covering brakes, suspension, corrosion and consumables will provide confidence in the vehicle’s reliability.