2009 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · FG59 YEB

The Renault Megane presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 11 February 2023 at 88,382 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes, with no faults logged on either failure. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than progressive mechanical decline. The recorded mileage of 88,382 at the 2023 test reflects low use for a 2009 vehicle, averaging roughly 5,199 miles per year. Between the 3 February 2022 pass at 81,169 miles and the 11 February 2023 pass, the car covered only 7,213 miles. The DVSA record is sparse, showing just four entries across two years with clean advisories throughout, which limits insight into wear on consumables or structural condition. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person given its 17-year age and the unexplained failures on 6 February 2023 at 88,380 miles and 25 January 2022 at 81,123 miles. With no defects cited, the causes remain unknown; previous owners may have addressed minor items like lighting or paperwork before retest. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion for age-related degradation not captured in the record. Given the low annual mileage, the Megane may have stood idle for periods, raising risk of seized calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and moisture-driven rust on sills and subframes. Verify the V5C and service history to confirm the odometer readings and establish whether the sparse MOT data masks skipped maintenance.