RENAULT MEGANE1997 · 1.6L PETROL

The most recent MOT for this 1997 Renault Mégane was recorded on 2008-07-21, when the vehicle had 63,771 miles. It passed with no defects noted. However, prior MOTs reveal recurring issues with suspension and wheel components. A 2008 failure highlighted a faulty fuel cap, insufficient washer fluid, and a rough rear wheel bearing. Earlier entries show play in the front anti-roll bar bush, noisy rear wheel bearings, and a faulty fog lamp. These suggest ongoing wear in suspension joints and wheel bearings, though no major safety-critical defects were recorded in the final MOT. The vehicle’s low mileage of 63,771 miles over 29 years equates to roughly 2,199 miles annually. This is very low for its age, which may indicate infrequent use or long periods of inactivity. While lower mileage typically reduces wear on high-mileage components like engines and transmissions, it can accelerate degradation of rubber parts (e.g., seals, wiper blades) and lead to stiffness in moving components. The lack of recent defects (the last failure was 15 years ago) suggests the vehicle’s condition has remained stable, but the historical pattern of suspension and wheel bearing issues warrants scrutiny.