The RENAULT MEGANE (1996-03) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 16V FIDJI is a practical five-door petrol hatchback from Renault’s compact family-car range. It sits in the mainstream UK used-car market alongside period rivals such as the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, offering straightforward everyday transport rather than SUV space or premium-car polish. Five doors help with passengers and shopping; its 1.6-litre engine suits commuting, town trips and occasional longer journeys. It suits budget-conscious drivers, small families or first-time buyers seeking a familiar, usable car. Against smaller city cars, it offers more cabin versatility, though it is an older design. mycarcheck.com recorded 127 look-ups across 90 distinct VINs, a sample of interest in surviving examples. The checks show average recorded mileage of 85,000 and annual use of about 5,000 miles, with roughly 2.5 previous keepers. These figures describe checked cars, not a guarantee for any Megane; check its history and condition before buying.