2016 RENAULT CAPTUR1.5L Diesel

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of deferred attention regarding basic wear items. The most recent test in October 2025 at 133,738 miles flagged pitted and scored front brake discs alongside a nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit with inner edge wear. While the car consistently passes, the recurring nature of these defects suggests the previous owner only addressed faults once they reached an inspection threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is high for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging over 13,000 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage noted between October 2019 (38,746 miles) and October 2020 (55,012 miles), representing more than 16,000 miles driven in a single year. This high annual mileage puts considerable strain on the drivetrain and suspension components, which is evidenced by the repeated failures of road wheels and anti-roll bar linkages noted back to the 2021 test. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension and wheel alignment, as the record shows persistent distorted road wheels across 2021, 2022, and 2023. The consistent inner edge wear on tyres noted in 2024 and 2025 indicates a likely alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that will continue to consume tyres prematurely. Furthermore, the brake discs have shown persistent pitting and scoring for five consecutive years, suggesting the rotors are nearing the end of their life or suffering from corrosion. A physical inspection of the offside front seat belt webbing, which was flagged in 2021, is also required to ensure no further structural fabric issues have developed.