2018 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · DP03 NEW

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test on 6 January 2026 at 57,032 miles passed but carried over advisories for a perished nearside rear tyre and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This mirrors a long-term pattern seen across several years where the owner only addressed tyre components once they reached failure thresholds or showed visible environmental degradation. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. There is a noticeable increase in usage between the February 2021 test at 10,436 miles and the January 2023 test at 26,342 miles, where the car covered over 15,000 miles in a single year. Since then, the usage has stabilized to a steady rate of roughly 9,000 to 10,000 miles per annum, which explains the accelerated rate of wear observed on rubber components and braking hardware. A buyer must physically inspect the front braking system, as the record shows thinning pads and worn discs starting as far back as January 2022 at 19,713 miles. By the 2023 test, these components were flagged again for wear, suggesting the vehicle operates with parts near the end of their life. The recurring advisories for cracked and perished tyres across multiple years indicate that the vehicle may sit for long periods or be stored in harsh conditions, leading to dry rot. A thorough inspection should also check for uneven tyre wear and suspension bushings, as the edge-wear noted in 2023 and 2026 suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension components.