RENAULT CAPTUR2015 · 1.5L Diesel

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status following a clean MOT test result. The most recent inspection conducted in February 2026 at 77,586 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the primary mechanical and safety systems met the required standards. While the vehicle suffered a failure in March 2025, the immediate re-pass the following day suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying the identified issue, and the trend of clean reports has resumed over the last two years. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered 2,571 miles, while it added 3,539 miles in the year leading up to the February 2026 test. This low annual usage suggests light commuting, which typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain components and suspension compared to high-mile examples. The lack of large gaps in mileage indicates the vehicle has been used regularly rather than left to sit stationary for long periods. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related degradation despite low mileage. Despite the clean records, the 2015 chassis warrants a check of rubber suspension bushes and control arms, which can crack or perish over time. Inspect the brake discs for signs of corrosion or binding calipers, as low-use vehicles often suffer from surface rust or seized pistons. Given the failure in 2025, verifying the specific reason for that failure would be prudent to ensure no underlying mechanical issue remains to recur.