2009 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · AJ59 TCO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and reactive upkeep. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 140,002 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior. The record shows a stable but deteriorating mechanical condition, specifically regarding the nearside front shock absorber and strut components which have persisted across multiple tests. This suggests the owner only addresses faults when they reach a failure threshold rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 140,002 miles over 17 years, the Megane averages approximately 8,235 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. However, the data shows a significant burst of activity between November 2024 and December 2025, where the car covered nearly 10,000 miles. This period of relatively high use coincided with a series of failures involving critical suspension components, including fractured coil springs and worn ball joints, indicating that the vehicle is now reaching the end of its primary component life interval. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The recurring light misting on the nearside front shock absorber and the worn Macpherson strut pin indicate that further component failure is imminent. Furthermore, the November 2024 failure for contaminated front brake discs suggests potential issues with caliper seals or moisture ingress, which should be checked for uneven pad wear or binding on the current discs. Specific attention should also be paid to the tyres, as the December 2025 test flagged perishing and cracking on both rear tyres. Given the age of the vehicle, these rubber components are likely degraded regardless of remaining tread depth. The buyer should verify that the headlamp alignment was correctly adjusted, as this was a failure point in two consecutive tests.