2002 Renault Megane 1.4L Petrol · NX02 AEV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, maintaining a clean record over the last three years. The most recent test on 25 March 2025 at 96,660 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating a period of consistent maintenance following a failure in March 2022. This trend suggests that any issues previously identified were successfully rectified and that the vehicle has since operated to a high standard without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,028 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2025, the car covered 6,711 miles, showing a slight reduction in annual usage to roughly 3,355 miles per year. While this consistent low-mileage pattern limits mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, such low intervals of use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid seals if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the sills and rear suspension mounting, as older Renault Meganes are prone to hidden corrosion regardless of mileage. Given the lack of advisories in the recent records, the tester found no immediate issues with suspension bushes or binding calipers, but a manual check should verify for age-related perish. Inspect the brake discs for pitting and the tyres for cracking to ensure the low usage has not resulted in flat-spot or toughened rubber compound.