2018 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · AV68 LEU

A consistent run of six consecutive pass certificates with only a single test in 2023 carrying advisories gives this Captur a broadly stable roadworthiness profile, with no failures or repeat defect patterns recorded since 2018. The most recent examination on 29 July 2026 was clean, and the two tests prior to that also returned no advisories, suggesting that whatever triggered the 2023 observations did not develop into a recurring issue at subsequent tests. That said, a single advisory cluster is not the same as a fault-free record, and the items flagged in October 2023 warrant physical inspection as part of any pre-purchase check. Recorded mileage stands at 43,124 miles over an eight-year span, equating to an annual accumulation of roughly 5,390 miles, which is notably below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of this age. There are no gaps in the testing history, with annual or near-annual tests recorded from 2021 through 2026, so the car has not been formally off the road for extended periods. Lower annual mileage of this nature reduces wear on major drivetrain components but can also mean prolonged standing between uses; rubber components, brake discs, and underbody protections can deteriorate through lack of regular use rather than through high mileage alone. The single brake disc advisory in 2023, on a relatively lightly used car, is consistent with surface corrosion developing on discs that have spent significant time stationary rather than with heavy mechanical wear. The 2023 advisories specifically called out both front tyres as being worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner or outer shoulder, alongside the front brake disc wear observation. For a buyer, the shoulder wear pattern is particularly worth investigating because it often points to suspension geometry issues rather than simple tread depletion; on a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking from the front suspension over bumps, check for uneven steering pull to either side, and inspect the front tyres closely for matching inner and outer edge wear, as asymmetric shoulder wear typically indicates misalignment of camber or toe settings. With the brake disc advisory, any judder felt through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm application, or a pulsing sensation, would suggest the discs have developed thickness variation or run-out since the test, while a binding caliper can sometimes be heard as a faint continuous drag or detected by excessive heat at one wheel after a short drive. Beyond the recorded advisories, a Captur of this vintage and mileage warrants a careful look at areas that MOT testing does not fully cover. Inspect the underbody and subframe mounting points for surface corrosion, particularly around suspension arms and brake pipe clips, as these are common corrosion points on Renault products of this era. Check the condition and operation of the front suspension bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and coil springs for any perishing or cracking, and verify that there are no oil leaks from the engine or gearbox onto the undertray. A road test should include firm braking from moderate speed to confirm straight-line stability and pedal feel, together with a check for any warning lights on the dashboard, hesitation from the turbocharged engine, or roughness from the clutch during slow-speed manoeuvres, none of which would appear in the MOT record but all of which are relevant to the overall mechanical condition of the vehicle.