2016 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · SH16 BWW

The 2016 Renault Megane passed its most recent MOT on 24 March 2026 at 126,717 miles, but the record reveals a mixed maintenance picture with several recurring concerns. The same test session produced both a failure and a pass on consecutive submissions at identical mileage, indicating that remedial work was carried out between attempts. Advisories on the pass certificate for worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides and corrosion on the offside rear Macpherson strut remain live items that have persisted since the previous year. Front tyre wear to the legal limit on both sides also appeared on the pass, suggesting uneven tracking or prolonged neglect between services. The maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than improving, with no evidence that underlying suspension wear has been fully resolved. The vehicle has covered roughly 12,672 miles per year over its ten-year life, which is high for its age and points to sustained use rather than long periods of standing. Mileage progression is consistent and well-documented, with 89,732 miles recorded in March 2024, 108,815 miles in March 2025, and 126,717 miles in March 2026. This steady accumulation of approximately 18,000 to 19,000 miles annually places above-average stress on consumable components, particularly tyres, brake discs, pads, and suspension joints. The gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests shows a full year's worth of high-mileage driving before the most recent inspection. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension during any physical inspection. The 2025 failure flagged excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joints and fractured coil springs on both front corners, which are serious structural defects. While the vehicle passed in 2026, the advisory for worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides suggests that related components may still be approaching the end of their service life. The rear braking system also warrants scrutiny. Contaminated rear brake discs and pads caused the 2026 failure before rectification, and excessively binding nearside rear service brakes were flagged in 2025. These repeated brake faults, combined with advisories for worn or pitted brake discs across multiple years, point to a pattern of deferred brake maintenance. The corroded offside rear Macpherson strut, noted as not seriously weakened but still present, should be examined for any progression in structural corrosion, particularly around mounting points and spring seats. Front tyre wear patterns should also be assessed for alignment issues, given the repeated advisory for edge wear on both nearside and offside fronts.