2011 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · ND60 YTG

The vehicle currently presents a questionable roadworthiness status following a failure in its most recent test in March 2026 at 137,144 miles. While the car maintained a clean record between 2023 and early 2025, the recent failure indicates a mechanical or emissions issue that has not yet been addressed. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the transition from a clean pass in 2025 to a failure in 2026 suggests a component has reached the end of life. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,100 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the vehicle covered 9,180 miles, followed by another 9,876 miles recorded between March 2025 and March 2026. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, which generally prevents the issues associated with long standing, though the brief failure at 126,720 miles just two miles prior to a pass in 2025 indicates a minor technicality or a sensor fault that was immediately rectified. Because the MOT record shows no specific defect codes for the failures, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection to identify the cause of the March 2026 rejection. Given the age and mileage, focus should remain on the structural integrity of the subframe and rear mounting points where corrosion is common on this model. Inspection should also check for worn suspension bushes, binding calipers, and the condition of the coil springs, as these are frequent points of failure on Meganes that exceed 130,000 miles.