2018 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · BD18 GCU

This 2018 Renault Captur passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026, but the test sheet flags a worrying accumulation of neglect, particularly around the rear tyres and suspension. The immediate pass is overshadowed by the fact both rear tyres are confirmed as the original factory fit from 2018. At eight years old, with sidewall perishing, cracking, and cuts noted, these tyres are past their safe service life and need replacing urgently. The same MOT also found a nail in the offside rear tyre and slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. The MOT history shows a clear and worsening pattern focused on tyre degradation. Rear tyre perishing and cracking first appeared in 2023, returned in 2024 without improvement, and the 2025 test again recorded the same issues. The 2026 test now explicitly identifies them as the original tyres, confirming the condition has been allowed to deteriorate without intervention. The front anti-roll bar ball joint with slight play is a new mechanical defect not previously recorded, which adds to the concern. The mileage is low for the car's age at around 4,400 miles per year, which can point to gentle local use. However, the tyre evidence tells a different story: low mileage has not protected the car from age-related degradation.