2016 Renault Megane 1.2L Petrol · LB66 ABV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive trend rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 94,654 miles, this followed a failure just two weeks prior. That March failure revealed significant safety-related defects, including damaged seat belt webbing and buckles, a corroded coil spring, and play in the steering rack inner joints. The presence of these faults suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues when forced to by an MOT failure, rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 11,000 miles between May 2023 and May 2024, followed by a 16,000-mile stretch leading to the recent tests in early 2026. This acceleration in usage correlates with the increasing frequency of wear-related failures, such as the recurring issues with brake discs and tyres noted between the 2024 and 2025 inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering and suspension components. The recent report flagged play in the steering rack inner joints and corrosion on the nearside rear coil spring; both should be verified for further movement or structural degradation. The history also shows a pattern of neglected braking components, ranging from worn offside front anti-roll bar ball joints in 2019 to thin rear pads later. Additionally, the minor exhaust leak at the backbox noted in the 2026 test should be monitored to ensure it does not progress into a structural failure of the exhaust system.