2014 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · ML64 NCV

The 2014 Renault Megane currently holds a valid MOT, having passed on 12 February 2026 at 73,893 miles. That test was not clean, however. The tester flagged play in the offside front steering rack inner joint and noted the offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit. Both items were also present at the preceding failed test on 14 January 2026, where the offside headlamp dipped beam was additionally flagged. The headlamp defect was rectified between the two tests, but the steering play and tyre wear have persisted across consecutive MOT events. This pattern suggests a maintenance trend that is stable in some areas, such as lighting, but unresolved in others, specifically steering wear and tyre condition. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with light use for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Recorded at 68,610 miles on 28 February 2024, the car reached 72,012 miles by 21 March 2025, an accumulation of 3,402 miles over thirteen months. Between March 2025 and the January 2026 test, the odometer moved to 73,893 miles, adding 1,881 miles in roughly ten months. The mileage has remained static at 73,893 miles between the January and February 2026 tests, indicating either very short-term use or that the vehicle stood between those two dates. Overall, the annualised rate of approximately 6,158 miles is unremarkable for the vehicle's age, and there are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the recorded data. A buyer should pay close attention to the offside front steering rack inner joint. Play in this component has appeared in three of the last four MOT tests, dating back to March 2025, and was not rectified ahead of the February 2026 pass. Persistent steering play can indicate a worn inner tie rod or rack bush, and if left unaddressed it may progress to excessive free play or uneven tyre wear beyond what is currently visible. The offside front tyre has also been flagged as worn on the edge in both 2026 tests, which could point to a tracking issue or a worn suspension component such as a bottom ball joint or suspension bush on that corner. The 2025 test recorded an oil leak, described as not excessive, and a deteriorated offside front constant velocity boot, both of which appear to have been addressed before the 2026 tests. The 2024 failure exposed nearside front tyre damage and dual position lamp failures, suggesting a period of deferred upkeep that has since improved. Despite the recent pass, the unresolved steering play and recurring tyre wear are the primary mechanical concerns. A pre-purchase inspection should include a thorough check of the steering rack, inner joints, front suspension geometry, and the condition of all four tyres, particularly the offside front.