2014 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · LJ14 LWH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in April 2026. However, the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs regarding the braking system. While the car maintained a clean record through 2023 and 2024, the two most recent tests indicate a degradation in the front braking components, specifically noting pitted and scored brake discs along with thinning pads. This suggests that the front brakes have reached the end of their functional life and now require immediate attention. The mileage profile is consistently low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The record shows steady usage patterns, with a 9,000-mile interval between April 2024 and 2025, and another 8,700 miles leading into the 2026 test. This low mileage suggests the car was used sparingly, which can sometimes lead to accelerated corrosion on metal surfaces like brake discs when it sits, which aligns with the pitting observed by the tester in the latest two MOT entries. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the front braking assembly to ensure the recurring pitting on the discs is not merely superficial. The 2022 advisory regarding play in the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints indicates the suspension components are prone to wear, so these should be re-checked to ensure they have not developed significant play since then. Given the low mileage and high age of the vehicle, also inspect the rubber bushes and suspension boots for cracking, as these materials often perish through time rather than through distance driven.