2010 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · HV60 AAJ

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT certificate, having failed its most recent inspection on 20 January 2025 at 90,494 miles. This failure indicates a significant decline in the vehicle's condition, as the tester identified multiple critical faults including fractured coil springs, excessively corroded brake pipes, and severe suspension wear. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening, with the 2025 failure report highlighting a broad range of structural and mechanical defects that contrast sharply with the clean passes recorded in previous years. The recorded mileage of 90,494 miles over 16 years averages approximately 5,656 miles annually, which is relatively low for a vehicle of this age. Aside from a gap in testing between 2019 and 2021, the vehicle has been presented for annual inspections with consistent regularity. This suggests the car has likely experienced periods of light use or storage, which can contribute to the accelerated corrosion issues noted in the most recent test, particularly regarding the brake lines and underside components. Any potential buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The recurring issues with track rod ends, suspension arm bushes, and coil springs suggest that the vehicle’s chassis components are nearing the end of their service life. You should specifically verify the current state of the brake pipes and the underside for structural integrity, as the 2025 failure explicitly cited general underside corrosion. Given the history of parking brake inefficiencies and lighting faults, a comprehensive check of all electrical and mechanical controls is necessary before considering this vehicle for road use.