The RENAULT MEGANE (1996-03) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.4 16V EXPRESSION+ is a five-door compact hatchback for practical everyday motoring. In the UK, it sits in the small family-car class, offering more passenger and boot space than a typical supermini without the size of a larger saloon. mycarcheck.com records 25 checks covering 23 distinct VINs, a helpful snapshot but a modest sample. The checked cars averaged 88,000 miles, around 4,000 miles annually, and 3.2 previous keepers. These figures describe vehicles checked, not every Megane; the recorded average private-sale valuation is zero, so this dataset does not provide a usable price guide. The five-door layout suits busy commuters, first-time buyers, students and small households needing an affordable runabout. Its 1.4 petrol engine is geared towards ordinary town and local journeys, while the Megane’s distinctive 1990s styling helps it stand apart from familiar rivals such as the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf.