2018 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · DL18 MLN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in June 2025 at 42,030 miles resulted in a failure due to a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system and a deteriorated front registration plate. While the vehicle passed the immediate retest, these faults indicate that basic safety equipment and legal compliance items were neglected until the annual inspection forced attention. The mileage profile is low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging 5,254 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between June 2023 (23,934 miles) and June 2024 (33,303 miles), where the car covered nearly 10,000 miles in a single year. However, usage has slowed considerably since, with only 8,727 miles covered between the most recent back-to-back tests. The 2024 advisory for front tyres being worn close to the legal limit and showing edge-wear suggests either a persistent alignment issue or a failure by the previous owner to monitor tyre condition before the MOT deadline. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry to address the edge-wear noted in 2024. The malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system requires a diagnostic check to determine if the fault is a simple sensor failure or a battery issue within the module. Given the low annual mileage, the buyer should also check for brake disc corrosion or seized calipers, as these are common in vehicles that sit for extended periods. No evidence of structural corrosion or major mechanical failures have appeared in the record, suggesting the chassis remains sound.