2011 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · CV61 WFH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs after several years of clean records. While the test in December 2025 at 84,749 miles passed, it introduced several advisories that were not present in the previous year. The appearance of a nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint with play and both front tyres reaching legal limits indicates that components are beginning to fail after a period of relative stability. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,650 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with roughly 3,300 to 3,600 miles covered between each annual test from 2022 to 2025. This low mileage suggests the car has not suffered from heavy motorway stress, but it can also lead to degradation of rubber components and seized hardware, which may align with the binding brake issue noted back in late 2023. A buyer must inspect the engine bay for the non-excessive oil leak flagged in the December 2025 test. While the tester did not find it a failure, persistent leaks on older Renault engines can indicate gasket or seal failure that requires monitoring. The front suspension also requires immediate attention, as the noted anti-roll bar ball joint is nearing the end of its life and will require replacement to prevent knocking noises. The braking system deserves a thorough check to ensure the offside rear service brake, which caused a failure in 2023, remains fully rectified and is not recurring. Given that the front tyres were worn unevenly on the edges during the most recent test, the buyer should verify the wheel alignment to prevent premature wear on new rubber. Immediate maintenance will likely involve replacing both front tyres and the nearside anti-roll bar link to return the vehicle to its previous standard.