2017 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · OW66 NNO

A pattern of clean pass results with only minor advisory wear marks the mechanical record of this 2017 Renault Megane, with seven consecutive MOT tests recorded from 2020 through 2025 and no failures or refusals on file. The most recent examination on 9 September 2025 produced a pass with no defects recorded, continuing the trajectory seen throughout the entire documented history. The only flagged items appear in the September 2023 test, where both front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear, items that were clearly replaced prior to the subsequent clean pass in 2024. There are no advisories relating to braking components, suspension elements, exhaust integrity, structural corrosion, steering play, or lighting, which together indicate that the wear-prone areas normally monitored at annual test have not yet raised concern. With 35,836 miles accumulated over nine years, the usage profile equates to roughly 3,982 miles annually, a notably low figure for a vehicle of this age. Annual MOT records appear every year without any multi-year gaps, suggesting the car has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. Low annual mileage of this kind typically reduces wear on high-mileage consumables such as brake discs and pads, clutch friction material, and drivetrain components, but it can also mean longer standing periods between journeys. On a Megane of this generation, extended standing can encourage corrosion on brake discs (manifesting as a surface judder under the first few applications), drying and cracking of rubber suspension bushes, and deterioration of ageing components like the 12V battery. None of these concerns have yet been reflected in the MOT record, but they are common factors to verify independently on a car that has covered relatively few miles per year. For a prospective buyer, the front tyre edge wear flagged in 2023 is worth verifying has been fully resolved. On a test drive, listen for any humming or thrum from the front wheels that could indicate uneven wear, and visually inspect the inner and outer shoulders of both front tyres for feathering or stepped wear patterns, which on the Megane often point to worn suspension bushes or top mount issues. Pay particular attention to the front suspension, as this platform is known for wear in the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links; listen for clonks or knocks over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and feel for vagueness or knocking through the steering wheel during low-speed turns. Given the low mileage, it is also sensible to confirm the condition of items that deteriorate with age rather than use. Inspect all four brake discs for any lipping or visible corrosion pitting, particularly on the rear axle, as standing moisture can cause surface rust that may not scrub away if the car is used only intermittently. Check under the bonnet for perished rubber hoses, brittle wiring insulation, and any signs of coolant or oil seepage around the engine and ancillary components. Finally, confirm that the tyres currently fitted are of matching specification on each axle and have adequate tread depth, as low-mileage cars are sometimes found with aged original-fit rubber that hardens with age even when tread remains.