2015 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · LE54 SLY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in February 2022 at 35,231 miles passed with only a minor advisory for play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. This represents an improvement over the previous failures seen in 2020 and 2021, where multiple mechanical and consumable defects required rectification to achieve a passing result. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. While this low usage suggests less wear on drivetrain and engine components, there is a significant gap in the data. The last recorded MOT occurred in February 2022, meaning the vehicle has not undergone an official safety test in over four years. This period of inactivity or infrequent testing often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, fluid contamination, and brake disc corrosion, which are age-related issues that are not fully captured by low mileage figures alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front drive shaft area, as the record shows split CV boots in both 2020 and 2021. These should be checked for grease leakage or further tearing to ensure the previous repairs have held. The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage noted in the 2022 advisory also requires verification to see if the play has worsened. Given the time elapsed since the last test, the brake discs should be inspected for heavy surface pitting, and the tyres should be checked for flat spotting or sidew cracking despite the low mileage.