2005 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · FL55 NBG

The Renault Megane presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 20 October 2023 at 88,298 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, showing clean passes once the vehicle cleared its earlier failure entries. No advisories or mechanical faults appear in any test, indicating the car was not carrying outstanding wear items into its latest certificate. Recorded mileage sits at 88,298 against a 2005 build, an average of roughly 4,200 miles per year and low for the age. The history shows 76,241 miles at the October 2021 test, 81,766 at the October 2022 pass, and 88,298 by October 2023, equating to about 5,000 to 6,500 miles annually in those years with no abrupt jumps. Two failures precede the passes on 26 September 2022 at 81,592 miles and 11 October 2023 at 86,292 miles, yet both list no defects, implying administrative or presentation issues at test rather than recorded mechanical rejection. Given the sparse and clean record, a buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as a 21-year-old Renault can hide rust not captured by MOT entries that recorded no defects. The tester noted no binding calipers, worn suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions breaches, but standing periods implied by low mileage can stiffen brake discs and degrade tyres or wiper blades over time. Check the coil springs, steering rack gaiters, and brake disc condition physically before purchase. The absence of advisories across five tests suggests previous owners addressed requirements to pass, though the two no-defect failures warrant confirmation the vehicle was properly presented and not subject to unresolved test anomalies.