2021 Renault Captur S Edition E-Tech Phev A 1.6L Hybrid electric · BD71 DGY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on 05 November 2025 at 43,976 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent inspection, it failed on the same day due to multiple tyre defects, including an offside front tyre reaching the cords and perished sidewalls elsewhere. This indicates that the previous owner only addressed safety defects once they triggered a failure rather than performing routine maintenance. At 43,976 miles over five years, the car has averaged approximately 8,800 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a plug-in hybrid. The history shows a gap of 12,630 miles between the October 2024 test at 31,346 miles and the November 2025 test. This consistent" accumulation suggests regular road use, but the recurring nature of the tyre issues across both tests implies the vehicle may be suffering from alignment problems or suspension wear that have been neglected. A buyer must physically inspect the suspension geometry and tyres, as both the 2024 and 2025 tests flagged excessive inner edge wear on the front tyres. This specific pattern often points to incorrect camber or worn control arm bushes, which require professional investigation. Additionally, the 2024 test$_ noted a non-excessive gearbox oil leak; while this did not cause a failure, the area should be closely monitored to ensure the leak has not worsened over the subsequent 12,000 miles.