2018 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · HV18 WHT

The 2018 Renault Captur last presented for MOT testing on 16 February 2026 at 56,280 miles and passed with no defects or advisories recorded by the examiner. A pass earlier in February 2025 at approximately 50,300 miles was similarly clean, indicating a stable roadworthiness trend across the most recent two examinations. The intervening failure logged on the same date as the 2025 pass is unusual; the record shows no defects associated with that failed attempt, which typically points to a procedural refusal rather than a mechanical defect, so it carries no direct weight on the technical condition of the vehicle. Annual mileage averages around 7,000 miles based on the recorded readings, which is consistent with moderate private use for an eight-year-old crossover. The progression between tests is steady and broadly linear, with roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles accumulated each year and no anomalous gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest clock irregularities or extended periods off the road. The MOT record spans five entries across three calendar years of testing, which is a modest dataset but adequate to observe short-term trends in wear-related items. With no advisories on file, the DVSA history does not flag any specific component for a buyer to prioritise beyond standard consumables expected at this mileage and age. A physical inspection should nevertheless focus on the areas the MOT cannot fully assess: the condition of the front coil springs and suspension bushes, rear brake calipers for binding, exhaust mounting integrity, and any structural corrosion around the rear wheel arches and underbody seams. Tyres, wiper blades, brake fluid age, and the timing chain interval (a known item on the 1.2 TCe petrol) should also be verified through the service paperwork, as none of these can be confirmed from the MOT history alone. Risk level Low. Buying score 72. The clean recent pass and absence of recurring advisories support a low-risk profile based purely on the available data, though the limited sample size means a pre-purchase inspection remains prudent to confirm the underlying mechanical state.