2018 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · JK11 APR

The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance history. The most recent inspection conducted on 12 September 2025 at 12,684 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories. This clean record across the last five annual tests indicates that the vehicle has remained in a good mechanical state without any recurring failures in safety-critical systems or structural integrity. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,586 miles per year. Between October 2021 and October 2024, the car covered only 4,618 miles, showing a consistent usage profile that suggests light travel. This indicates the vehicle was likely used for short local trips or remained stationary for extended periods. While such low mileage results in minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it can sometimes lead to specific issues related to inactivity that an MOT does not always capture. While the MOT history shows no recorded mechanical faults, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components common with low-mileage vehicles. Long periods of standing can cause flat spots on tyres, perished rubber seals, and corrosion on brake discs due to lack of use. The tester found no binding calipers or suspension issues, but a manual check of the brake fluid condition and suspension bushes is advisable to ensure they have not degraded through age. Given the age of the car, verifying the service history for oil changes performed annually regardless of low mileage is as vital as the MOT record itself.