2010 Renault Megane 2.0L Petrol · SL10 FKS

The 2023‑03‑22 MOT at 126,726 miles passed, confirming current roadworthiness, yet the record shows a persistent maintenance trend of recurring brake pipe corrosion and suspension wear that has not improved. The mileage has risen from 84,799 miles in March 2018 to 126,726 miles by March 2023, an average of roughly 7,920 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 16‑year‑old vehicle; however the jump from 84,799 to 103,033 miles between 2018 and 2019 indicates a period of accelerated use. A buyer should focus on the recurring off‑side front brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11(c)) and the binding rear service brakes (1.2.1(f)), which have appeared in every test since 2021, and on the suspension components flagged repeatedly – ball joints, bushes and arm pins – especially the near‑side front lower suspension arm and rear‑most arm bush (5.3.4(a)(i)). In‑person inspection must verify the condition of the brake pipes for rust or grease, test the rear brakes for binding, examine tyre tread depth and edge wear, check wheel bearing smoothness, and look for play in suspension joints and structural integrity of the chassis where rust may have compromised metal.