RENAULT CAPTUR2018 · 0.9L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on August 26, 2025, 53,097 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test indicates no defects, the immediate failure just six days prior highlights significant mechanical neglect regarding the braking system and identification components. This suggests the vehicle is only serviced when necessary to pass the legal test, which can lead to underlying wear on components not monitored between annual inspections. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between August 2024 at 44,690 miles and August 2025 at 53,097 miles, the car covered 8,407 miles, representing a slight increase over the annual average but remaining well within normal parameters for domestic use. The low overall mileage suggests the drivetrain has remaining life, yet the recorded failures indicate that components are susceptible to premature wear despite the low distance travelled. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The 2025 failure due to binding rear service brakes and poor parking brake efficiency suggests the calipers may be seizing or the mechanisms are corroded from infrequent use. Furthermore, the 2024 failure involving the offside front suspension arm ball joint and nearside anti-roll bar linkage indicates that the rubber bushings and joints are prone to degradation. Check for any play in the steering components and inspect the condition of the brake discs to ensure the previous repairs addressed the binding issue and did not result in uneven scoring.