2017 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · MA67 EVB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test in August 2024 at 78,740 miles showed a pass despite several advisories regarding tyres and braking components. While the car passed, the presence of pitted and scored rear brake discs alongside multiple tyres reaching the legal limit suggests that consumables are being run until they approach failure. This follows a significant failure in 2023 where the vehicle was rejected for exposed cords on the front tyres, showing that the previous owner only addressed critical defects once they triggered an MOT-fail condition. The mileage profile is consistent with a typical low-use family car, averaging approximately 8,750 miles per year. There is a clear gap of roughly 11,400 miles between July 2022 and August 2023, followed by another 10,400 miles in the subsequent year leading to the 2024 test. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which is generally beneficial for components like seals and brakes, though the interval between tests means the current state of the vehicle is two years ahead of the last official inspection. A buyer must inspect the suspension and braking system with scrutiny. The 2021 record noted play in the nearside anti-roll bar linkage and general noises under load, which often indicates wear in suspension bushes or drop links. Given the 2024 advisory on pitted rear brake discs, a physical inspection should check for binding calipers and ensure the discs are not below the minimum thickness. Furthermore, the history of inner-edge tyre wear on the front axle suggests a potential alignment issue that should be verified to prevent premature degradation of the next set of tyres.