2016 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · EU16 EYG

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently non-roadworthy, and the maintenance trend is deteriorating rather than improving. The most recent test on 2025-11-07 resulted in a failure on the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover, which is a critical component that must remain intact for safe operation. This failure indicates a significant gap in the vehicle's preventative maintenance history, suggesting that basic upkeep was skipped or neglected. The MOT record shows the vehicle has been tested in 2025, 2024, and 2023, with the most recent test occurring over a year ago, which is insufficient to guarantee safety given the recurring faults. The mileage pattern reveals a distinct acceleration of wear relative to the vehicle's age, which is concerning for a 2016 Renault Captur. The vehicle is approximately 10 years old with 65,849 miles recorded, or roughly 6,585 miles per year. While the initial test in 2025 was passed, the subsequent test in 2024 failed on the nearside rear tyre, causing the tread depth to drop below the 1.6mm requirement. This indicates that the vehicle has been used for over a year with no maintenance intervention, leading to rapid accumulation of wear on critical components such as the anti-roll bar linkage and suspension bushings. The lack of a clear gap between the 2025 and 2024 tests suggests that the vehicle has not been properly serviced since the last MOT, which is a major risk factor. A buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to identify specific recurring faults and structural risks, such as the worn anti-roll bar linkage and cracked rear tyre. The current failure on the anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover is a serious mechanical risk that requires immediate attention, as this component is essential for preventing the vehicle from drifting or sliding. The cracked rear tyre with a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the outer edge is a structural hazard that compromises the vehicle's stability and safety, necessitating a thorough inspection of the suspension and wheel alignment. Given the lack of recent MOTs and the presence of multiple faults, the vehicle remains on the roadworthiness list for a buyer to assess before purchase.