2019 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · BA68 VRU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in April 2026 at 38,760 miles resulted in a failure due to a non-functional nearside stop lamp and thin front brake pads. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the presence of thin brake pads indicates that the owner was not monitoring consumable wear between intervals. This contrasts with the clean records seen in the previous two years. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. Between April 2024 and April 2025, the car covered 4,734 miles, suggesting a period of lower usage. However, low mileage can sometimes lead to rubber-based components degrading. This was evidenced in the April 2023 test at 24,630 miles, where the nearside front tyre showed uneven wear and the nearside rear showed perishing and cracking, which are common issues for vehicles that sit stationary for extended periods. A buyer should inspect the front suspension for signs of alignment issues, as the 2023 advisory regarding uneven tyre wear suggests potential incorrect geometry or worn suspension bushes. Given the recent failure for thin brake pads, a physical check of the front discs is necessary to ensure they have not been scored or thinned. Additionally, the age of the tyres should be verified for sidewall cracking, as the low mileage often masks the fact that rubber hard out before the tread depth reaches the legal limit.